Anil Kakodkar: Nuclear Power Should be Scaled Up
The loading of fuel into the 500MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam recently is a signal moment, says Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman of India’s Atomic Energy Commission. Speaking on The Gist show, he said it came on the back of over 20 years of effort by Indian atomic scientists. It will generate more plutonium that it consumes, thereby ensuring fuel for future reactors and reducing the issues relating to storage and treatment of nuclear waste.
But Dr Kakodkar believes nuclear energy does not have the same level of support that perhaps other energy sources, such as renewables, have had. Can't government encourage bonds similar to the Green Bonds for renewable energy, he asked.
In his view, India needs to ramp up its programme of building nuclear reactors: currently two of 1000MW each are under construction in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. Ideally, this should be scaled up to perhaps six such reactors. Then only will India make a dent in the electricity deficit.
He said India today has the technology and the industrial capacity to build reactors “in fleet mode”, which is what the government wants. Industry needs to be reassured they will be sustained, then only will they seek to invest in capacity and technology. He also called for more companies like the Nuclear Power Corporation of India to speed up reactor construction.
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Kakodker Sahab, India's old and bold Hero, thankyou Gangadhar ji inviting legend .
INDIA WAS ONLY ACCEPTED TO BE A PARTNER AFTER INDIA EXPLODED THE HYDROGEN BOMB IN 1998. INDIA HAS THE MOST EFFICIENT TRITIUM PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD. TRITIUM IS DUAL USE PRODUCT. HE IS A REAL LEADER/MANAGER.
Legend has it that during the signing ceremony of the US-India civil nuclear deal in 2008, US President George W. Bush personally recognized Dr. Kakodkar as "a very tough & determined negotiator, who structured an outstanding deal for his country".
Good afternoon sir• one question about nuclear device is it possible to make from U233or plutonium 233?
U233 nuclear device theoretically possible . Not an ideal one. There is no isotope Pu 233
@@sundararajanar2574 thanks sir ji
We would like to see more of such informative interviews and episodes. Thanks
He is a gem in the crown of India . He gave his full life to develop India nuclear power .
This is the area where our focus should be.
Absolutely correct conclusion
Extremely informative interview. Dr. Kakodkar is very candid and gives very good insight. Jai Hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
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Its always a pleasure to listen to Dr Anil Kakodkar. No hype only facts and measured words but firm in his convictions 👋👋
Excellent talk. Thank you.
Thank you Dr Anil Kakodkar Sir for highlighting the importance of Fast Breeder reactors in the overall India’s programme of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and achieving energy security by breeding more nuclear fuel than what is consumed; and the need to enlarge the nuclear programme by participation of other PSUs apart from NPCIL, Bhavini, NTPC etc. HS Bhambra Convener, Specialist Group - 7 (Fuel Handling) of PFBR Project Design Safety committee Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Institute of Nuclear tech is needed
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONGTIME.
I AGREE! INDIA SHOULD HURRY WITH MAKING ITS HEAVY WATER REACTOR. INCREASE PRODUCT- ION. MAKE THEM ON A LINE. TARGET: AT LEAST THREE REACTORS EVERY YEAR.
Such an elightened discussion on India's current and futue nuclear programs!
Very insightful discusssion. Continue your gist program
Good information 👍.
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What about a *_nuclear rocket engine_* for deep space missions beyond Earth orbit? What's possible in that regard?
Good Content. Thank You
India should focus on molten salt reactors and divert all solar and wind spending to such a program.
India's goal should indeed be reliable energy independence. Solar and wind are too intermittent. Fossil fuels have to be imported too much, we should look for more undersea. We do have a lot of Thorium, but there the weakest link in the chain will be one or two fast breeders.
More budget should be allocated for scientific education and projects
Thermonuclear reactor is still not streamlined to make it profitable. Problem is the assumption scientist assume plasma flow in certain way. But in practical plasma doesn't follow a certain pattern. It is a variable constantly changing.
Would love to see 3rd stage by 2030
I hope our policy makers are listening and thinking.
USA, Russia and China already have developed fast breading reactor. Because of abundance of Uranium and Plutonium in Russia, China and USA, they don't need fast breading reactor.
Thorium reactors???????
How can AI technology will be beneficial for devoloping to next generation nuclear technology
IT DOESNT COST MUCH FOR INDUSTRY TO RAMP UP PRODUCTION FOR THE PRESSURIZED HEAVY WATER REACTORS. THE LIGHT WATER REACTOR ON OTHER HAND NEEDS MORE COMPETENT PEOPLE AND INVESTMENTS TO INCEASE PRODUCTION. GOV. SHOULD INCENTIFY INDUSTRY TO UNDERTAKE THIS VITAL STEP FOR INDIA. MASSIVE NATIONAL EFFORT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT.
Is the Hydrogen bomb actually a fusion technology ? And if it is why are we celebrating net energy gain on fusion since last year only ?