I think the RBMK is one of the most fascinating “dangerous but brilliant” reactor designs.

    Graphite moderator, water cooling, pressure tubes, online refueling, huge power output — but also ugly failure modes.

    My question: could an RBMK-like reactor work today if it were rebuilt with modern tech?

    Better sensors, faster shutdown, better materials, modern simulation, passive safety, proper containment, etc.

    Or is the core idea itself too dangerous because of the positive void coefficient, graphite fire risk, and spatial instability?

    Basically: could a modern RBMK-inspired reactor be viable, or would fixing it properly turn it into something that is no longer really an RBMK?

    Could a Modern RBMK Actually Be Safe?
    byu/Inevitable_Grab_9338 inenergy



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