Research of existing nuclear reactors

Abstract

The energy crisis caused by the depletion of mineral resources and environmental pollution, the inability of various alternative energy sources to fill the energy deficit, is attracting the attention of scientists. In this regard, a nuclear power plant that produces energy through a nuclear reactor can completely solve the problem of energy shortages. Information and concepts of currently used nuclear reactors were reviewed in terms of their ability to solve energy shortage problems. Many of the world's nuclear reactors are used for research and teaching, testing materials, or producing radioisotopes for medicine and industry. These are neutron factories. They are much smaller than power reactors or ship engines, and most are located on campuses. Nuclear reactors are used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants and nuclear marine propulsion systems. Some reactors are used to extract isotopes for medical and industrial purposes or to produce weapons-grade plutonium. Some of them run on highly enriched uranium fuel, most of which has been replaced by low-enriched high-test fuel. Some radioisotope production uses highly enriched uranium as a neutron source. Many people, especially residents of Kazakhstan, have a negative attitude towards the nuclear reactor. Despite the negative opinion, I tried to suggest the most suitable type depending on the type of reactors. That is, this scientific article concluded which type of nuclear reactor is most effective to use during construction in Kazakhstan.