Prototype fast blade reactor(PFBR) is a fast breeder nuclear reactor with 500 MW electric capacity. Nuclear fuel in the reactor is Plutonium 239.
Along with production of electricity, this reactor converts Uranium 238 to Plutonium 239. Thus it produces or converts more nuclear fuel material than it is consuming for power production.
Utilising this technology, Thorium 232 can be converted into Uranium 233 which is also a nuclear fuel material. Incidentally, India has the largest Thorium reserve in the world.
Hence the technology which is demonstrated now has the potential to solve the energy requirement of our country for generations.
My take
A great step indeed. Thankfully, the heap of sand - rich in Thorium - off the coast of Chavara, Kollam will be gainfully employed!
Tailpiece.
Got up at 5, sent all the messages, opened up the house for the day, lit up the puja room lamp and switched on the hymns on the home theatre.
Morning cuppa with Lekha.
Carried out the Wednesday 'aarathi' of the house.
Walked on the courtyard; recited my prayers.
Bath followed by breakfast of upma.
Worked on my laptop. Lekha goes to town to get a lot of work done.
Lunch, watched "Snehakkoottu" followed by siesta.
The evening chores.
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