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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fusion
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gptkbp:collaboration
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shared research initiatives
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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public forums and discussions
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gptkbp:community_health
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monitored for safety
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gptkbp:construction_material
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steel and concrete
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gptkbp:containment_structure
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reinforced concrete
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gptkbp:control_rod_material
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boron steel
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gptkbp:control_system
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digital control systems
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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water cooling
closed-loop system
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gptkbp:decommissioning_challenges
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radioactive waste management
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gptkbp:decommissioning_methods
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entombment, dismantling, and storage
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gptkbp:design
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60 years
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gptkbp:designed_for
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commercial electricity generation
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gptkbp:developed_by
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1970s
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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significant job creation
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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emergency response plans
regularly conducted drills
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gptkbp:emission_regulations
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subject to strict regulations
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gptkbp:emissions_standard
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low emissions
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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part of national energy policy
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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low carbon footprint
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gptkbp:example
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gptkb:General_Electric_BWR
gptkb:Westinghouse_PWR
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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moderate
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gptkbp:fuel_recycling
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limited recycling efforts
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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uranium dioxide
3-5% U-235
open fuel cycle
domestic and imported uranium
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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transitioning to advanced reactors
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gptkbp:global_presence
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over 400 reactors worldwide
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gptkbp:global_regulations
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varies by country
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gptkbp:grid_position
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integrated into national grids
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gptkbp:heat_exchanger
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steam generator
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Generation II nuclear reactors
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gptkbp:improves
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enhanced safety features
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gptkbp:includes
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BWR (Boiling Water Reactor)
PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor)
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gptkbp:is_standardized_by
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gptkb:ISO_9001
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:notable_case
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gptkb:Three_Mile_Island_accident
gptkb:Chornobyl_disaster
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gptkbp:operational_status
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many still in operation
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gptkbp:operational_use
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40 years
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gptkbp:operator_licensing
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strict licensing requirements
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gptkbp:power_output
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up to 1,500 MW
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gptkbp:power_source
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stable energy supply
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gptkbp:primary_coolant
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light water
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gptkbp:public_perception
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mixed opinions
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gptkbp:reactor_core
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fuel assemblies
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gptkbp:regulatory_body
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IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
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gptkbp:research_and_development
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ongoing improvements
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gptkbp:research_focus
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next-generation reactors
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gptkbp:research_institutes
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collaboration with universities
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gptkbp:safety
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high priority
strong safety culture
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gptkbp:safety_features
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redundant safety systems
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gptkbp:secondary_coolant
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steam
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gptkbp:sustainability_efforts
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supporting clean energy goals
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gptkbp:thermal_design_power
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30-35%
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gptkbp:transportation
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extensive training required
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gptkbp:turbine_type
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steam turbine
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gptkbp:waste_management
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spent fuel pools
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Pressurized_water_reactor
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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