Nuclear Reactor Design - In response to nuclear accidents

Nuclear Reactor Design

Instructions

In response to nuclear accidents, such as the Fukushima accident,  newer reactor designs have attempted to address the risk of losing the  cooling function during a severe power outage. Research and discuss the  following questions:

• What are the differences between evolutionary and passive reactor designs?
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both designs.

Support your answers with evidence and cite your sources properly. At least 2 pages and APA format. You may start with the following resources:

• U.S.NRC. (2016, August). Backgrounder on New Nuclear Plant Designs.  Retrieved from  https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/new-nuc-plant-des-bg.html
• Niiler, E. (2011). What makes new nuclear reactors safer. Retrieved  from  http://www.nbcnews.com/id/42109944/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/what-makes-new-nuclear-reactors-safer/#.WwQ6DC7waHs