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To: BenLurkin

What are they using to keep the core cool?


4 posted on 11/16/2020 7:43:36 PM PST by The MAGA-Deplorian (It is the Trump way! It is the only way!)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Ambient climate chilly on the moon


22 posted on 11/16/2020 8:08:40 PM PST by ptsal (Vote R.E.D. >>>Remove Every Democrat ***)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Most modern reactor designs are such that they are air cooled and/or run at much lower temperatures (thorium). I realize that there is little air on the moon, but if the reactor is on the dark side, temps can plummet pretty low. Also, I’d imagine the purpose is to mine the water they’ve discovered, and split the bond, using electricity, to create hydrogen for fuel. The oxygen from that process can be pretty useful, I’d think.


45 posted on 11/16/2020 9:45:22 PM PST by krogers58
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Some nukes use liquid Sodium as coolant.


60 posted on 11/17/2020 1:40:06 AM PST by FroggyTheGremlim (I'll be good, I will, I will!)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

What are they using to keep the core cool?


Lets see, in the right place on the moon the temperature might be a constant MINUS 280 to 396 F. Cool enough for you?


70 posted on 11/17/2020 5:49:05 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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