ABS backs nuclear cargo propulsion

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Source: ABS

ABS has granted approval in principle for the integration of an advanced nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Capital Maritime Group

The reactor design uses a specialised synthetic fluid to transfer heat from the reactor core, differing from conventional concepts that typically focus on micro-reactors producing thermal outputs of 10 to 20 megawatts.

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