Nuclear Reactor Design

Instructions

In response to nuclear accidents, such as the Fukushima accident,  newer reactor designs have attempted to address the risk of losing the  cooling function during a severe power outage. Research and discuss the  following questions:

• What are the differences between evolutionary and passive reactor designs?
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both designs.

Support your answers with evidence and cite your sources properly. At least 2 pages and APA format. You may start with the following resources:

• U.S.NRC. (2016, August). Backgrounder on New Nuclear Plant Designs.  Retrieved from  https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/new-nuc-plant-des-bg.html
• Niiler, E. (2011). What makes new nuclear reactors safer. Retrieved  from  http://www.nbcnews.com/id/42109944/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/what-makes-new-nuclear-reactors-safer/#.WwQ6DC7waHs