Re: NRC close to vote on new Westinghouse nuke reactor

[Magic2626@aol.com]

This sure sounds like a much needed step in the right direction.

>>>The Westinghouse reactor's design relies on natural forces such as 
convection and gravity flow of emergency cooling water. This 
reduces reliance on pumps, valves and emergency generators that 
ensure the safety of today's plants. Because of its simplicity, the 
mid-size reactor could be built faster than existing plants, usually 
within three to four years.  

The reactor would be smaller, cheaper and less complicated than 
existing plants, according to the Nuclear Industry Institute, a trade 
group.  <<<
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