A nuclear reactor in Indiana has gone all-digital, and it could mark a turning point for American atomic energy
- All nuclear reactors in the US rely on analog controls to operate. That's a problem, since replacement parts are becoming more scarce and expensive.
- However, Purdue University now has the first American reactor with entirely digital controls. The university says this could encourage the larger US nuclear power industry to follow suit.
- A Purdue engineer said "there are no scenarios which would put the Purdue facility in an unsafe state," even through hacking or equipment failure. Читать дальше...