Combination of Nuclear Battery and Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Energy Storage
Source: Nature
A conceptual framework combining a photon intermediate direct energy conversion (PIDEC) nuclear battery with a nuclear power plant (NPP) to increase safety and efficiency. The system uses plastic scintillators to convert gamma radiation from the reactor into visible light and then electricity, potentially producing about 0.1% of the NPP's electric power during normal operation and more after shutd
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- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT)
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nature
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Description | A conceptual framework combining a photon intermediate direct energy conversion (PIDEC) nuclear battery with a nuclear power plant (NPP) to increase safety and efficiency. The system uses plastic scintillators to convert gamma radiation from the reactor into visible light and then electricity, potentially producing about 0.1% of the NPP's electric power during normal operation and more after shutdown. This requires redesigning the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) to allow gamma transmission while maintaining safety and pressure integrity. |
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Sector | Energy Storage, Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-12-05 |
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