A matter of pride to all Indians is the fact that we lead today in Thorium Research. We are at the topmost position in the world. The countries following India include Japan, France, Germany and the US in the respective order. This is an achievement. Congrats to all scientists involved in this.
Some Statistics:
1) In case of Fast Breeder Reactors, Indira Gandhi center for research published largest number of successful research papers in 2005 and 2006 not done so far by any single institute in the world.
2) In case of Pressurised Heavy water reactors - 55% of papers in 2006 were from India.
3) India has exported 4,400 kg of nuclear-grade heavy water exported to a US firm recently.
Some Statistics:
1) In case of Fast Breeder Reactors, Indira Gandhi center for research published largest number of successful research papers in 2005 and 2006 not done so far by any single institute in the world.
2) In case of Pressurised Heavy water reactors - 55% of papers in 2006 were from India.
3) India has exported 4,400 kg of nuclear-grade heavy water exported to a US firm recently.
4) Two orders received for 11 tonnes and 4.6 tonnes of heavy water
5) Higher demand foreseen for ‘superior purity’ of Indian product
6) US and South Korea have placed orders worth millions of dollars
Now, US's Thorium companies want to use India's proven expertise in the field. Once the Indo US nuclear deal is done, the deal will make India enter into global trade with 45 countries and in turn is going to get access to newer technology.
Where India lags behind is the size and capacity of reactors. While US and Germany have 700MWe and 1000 MWe generation capacity per reactor, India has 220 MWe. But once the deal is cleared India will be on par with the world because of continuous uranium supply.
With India highly expertized in Heavy Water Reactors will now work in tandem with French companies to enhance their reactors in return for fuel to us.
This is the way to go!!!
Ref: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
Where India lags behind is the size and capacity of reactors. While US and Germany have 700MWe and 1000 MWe generation capacity per reactor, India has 220 MWe. But once the deal is cleared India will be on par with the world because of continuous uranium supply.
With India highly expertized in Heavy Water Reactors will now work in tandem with French companies to enhance their reactors in return for fuel to us.
This is the way to go!!!
Ref: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
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