region special economic zone promises exceptional opportunities for developing business in russia will come to the small region for more information log on to the contest and some are of the. five thirty pm here in the russian capital with our quick summary of the headlines now. as a patient president to submit a formal request to the un for un a recognition later on friday but for many hoping there will be success the hopes are giving way to anger the u.s. promised to veto the bid it's all among reports the security council won't hold a vote on the issue any time soon. fears of a double dip of global recession intensifying in the wake of thursday's huge markets plunge that spared no one all the way from asia to europe or the major fall

was sparked by the pessimistic assessment of america's economic prospects by the u.s. federal reserve. and clashes between pro and anti-government forces in yemen intensify with the death toll from five days of violence topping one hundred that's the country's president returns to the capital three months after surviving an assassination attempt. on r.t. but now the latest tech news on the coolest gadgets in our technology update that's next right here. hello and welcome to technology update in this episode we'll be exploring the revolution going on in atomic energy the need for increasing amounts of power is

being tempered by fears of nuclear proliferation and safety concerns over the next twenty five minutes we'll be asking just how peaceful is the peaceful ad of as developing nations get richer and more populous global demand for energy is on the rise according to estimates world electricity consumption is said to grow by more than seventy five percent by two thousand and thirty five. as many countries are worried about the harmful effect fossil fuels have on the climate there's a big push to move away from calls gas and oil for power generation. but they believe the world's consumption of electricity is growing in size or is production of the figure has been basically stable for many years old you sometimes it can vary for quite a number of reasons but generally one should note that global electricity consumption is growing at annual rates of about three to five percent this is

a trendy evolution progress and development of all civilization in general. as he threw rocks. and atomic energy is going to have to play a big part in meeting our increasing needs there are currently around fifty new reactors under construction in the world for the next twenty years electricity production from nuclear power is projected to more than double the present there's at least thirty countries operating more than four hundred nuclear power plants worldwide the united states has by far the largest number of facilities. while they may be the leader in nominal terms nuclear energy certainly plays the biggest role and france britain accounts for about seventy five percent of all electricity generation earlier this year iran fired up its long delayed to share reactor and connect it to the nation's power grid while western nations are suspicious of their intentions officials in tehran argue that they're only interested in the peaceful benefits of nuclear technology but when we speak about nuclear reactors it's not

the only concern it's still chatter. the disaster in japan has reignited some fears about the dangers associated with atomic energy even though the march two thousand and eleven incident was the result of a unique sequence of events in the anti-nuclear activists think it's just a matter of time before the next disaster strikes the scenario how it could happen could be absolutely different you do not need tsunami or. have. human semen being. mistakes. culture of labor that thread has driven many concerned citizens out onto the streets in protests hundreds of thousands in germany alone the nation's parliament passed legislation designed to eventually make the country nuclear free of this renewed concern was not isolated to just germany similar rallies took place in korea taiwan and france as well

despite the ongoing worries about the viability of nuclear power we're likely going to continue to rely on the tonic energy for at least a part of our needs russian scientists and engineers are drawing on decades of experience to make the next generation of reactors as safe as possible but in order to understand the future we have to look to the past which takes us to the belly arced power station and that is some one thousand miles east of moscow the plan began life as one of the most advanced nuclear power stations in the world. instructional was to become the club's first graphite moderated reactor got underway in nine hundred fifty eight and a few years later a second more powerful reactor was built together the two generated more than two hundred fifty megawatts of electricity or enough to provide a city of one million people with lighting and other modern amenities. looking at present nuclear capacity the vast majority of the world's atomic power comes from

pressurized water reactors there are about two hundred fifty of this kind in operation across the globe these poles are reactors most prevalent in france as well as in the us and russia next we have boiling water reactors in these the coolant isn't as highly pressurized which allows it to boil hence its name about half of japan's nuclear plants are of this design. gas called reactors has a name suggests utilize gas instead of water which often allows these to transfer much more chic to the generator resulting in greater efficiency then there are white water graphite moderator reactors which are called high power channel reactors in the former soviet union lastly a pressurized heavy water reactors are most common in canada here and think it's the data designs of the past and are pushing ahead with that breeder reactors while the technology isn't exactly brand new it's still thought to be the future of nuclear energy production. this is what's called bill we are scree or the first and

only currently operating reactor on the site to be in six hundred is housed here which has been churning out electricity and thermal heat for the region's residents since one thousand nine hundred eighty. they've been six hundred care units has been operating for over thirty years since there is a parisian license has been extended still twenty twenty just because there is good prospects in terms of producing bring you build nuclear fuel in fast neutron reactors like the b. and six hundred energy is produced in the core when fast neutrons are absorbed by a fist so isotopes like uranium to the. five a fast neutron to travels at a very high speed around fourteen million meters per second after an isotope captures one of these neutrons it forms a highly unstable variation that then quickly turns into energy in the form of heat and more neutrons criticality is reached when there's enough fissile isotopes to sustain a chain reaction unlike in traditional thermal reactors there's no moderator involved

which allows the free neutrons was around at speeds fast enough to keep the reaction going. despite it's really old age it's still on the cutting edge of nuclear technology in fact sodium cooled fast neutron reactors like the b. and six hundred have been designated by the u.s. department of energy as the next generation of nuclear power is the core surrounded by a fertile blanket of uranium two thirty eight the concrete a new nuclear fuel from spent a usable material when operating in the so-called greener mode fast reactors like the b. and six hundred can create a more fuel than they actually burn that can then be used at other nuclear power plants as fuel. for the goal of many innovative solutions which are implemented in the design of this power unit almost all of this reactor is based on the principles of natural self protection. to be in the six hundred power unit actives has

a very even how it density field with the pressure inside the vessel is very low question shows a reduced load only reactor vessel cuts the bonus the sodium which is used as the cooling is not very corrosive in nature which has a positive impact on construction materials that's a pretty sight a triple circuit cooling system has been defined as well as an intermediate surge of circuit in which the city is no longer radioactive it's all the steam that flows into the turbo generators is already green and known radioactive. thanks to that technology the reactors able to churn out six hundred megawatts of electricity from this hot steam is turned into power and delivered to the region's grid to get a longer lease of life the place generators are modernized a host of other changes were made to make it even safer. according to the design there was initially no reserve control point full rate to three spots we had some

upgrade it in order to extend its operations there for a reserve control point was built this includes the key technological features required for supervising the reactors condition in the case of an emergency failure because a reserve control board is necessary for such emergency. but that reserve point is only necessary if something were to go wrong with this main control room from here all the plants piles are constantly monitored while there have been a handful of incidents with the b.n. six hundred reactor all of them are minor and do require so designated emergency action however officials are now confident that all the kinks have been worked out but all the plants new safety features and technology haven't come cheap. generally fast neutral reacts presently somewhat more expensive but with time as prices for nuclear fuel keep rising as a result of diminishing resources fast reactors will be in greater demand this is

a general trend all over the world recognized by france india china and even the u.s. has resumed its work in this field. as the price for uranium goes up russia will be in a better position than most that's because in addition to the already operating in six hundred in the coming years they'll be the next generation be in eight hundred . thirty active construction of the units again in two thousand and six that's when we finished. building but for the main missile and constructors of home full three need to think monolithic slab have to go under the reactor and they want me to think long for the turbine hole for the. work on the fourth reactor belliard actually started back in one thousand nine hundred three but construction was halted in one thousand nine hundred six following the disaster return noble since that time however the authorities have realized the increasing need for clean

efficient energy for that reason back in two thousand and six the russian government added there will be an eight hundred to a federal program aimed at helping the country's nuclear power capacity construction is well advanced on billy arced fourth which will how is the first be an eight hundred reactor from the afrikan to design bureau but that's not the only thing claimed at the site. what do you see in red is what's already been built was green is still under construction as you can imagine the main building is the one that will housed the be an eight hundred reactor but is nearly equal importance is the waste treatment facility highly radioactive material will be transformed into a new fuel and in a few years' time construction should also be going on to other structures to be in twelve hundred reactor and the red cool the breast three hundred. number of immediate solutions have been adopted in the be an eight hundred designed to enhance nuclear and radiation safety crucially the new reactor for allies on

a low operating pressure the natural high thermal capacity of sodium as well as they do a layer protective vessel to ensure problem free operation just like the v.n. six hundred the new reactor will be able to work in breeder mode which means they can create new fuel for other power plants. based on an agreement with the united states the reactor valeyard can be used to grow weapons grade plutonium which on its health nonproliferation efforts. this reactor has all the best elements that were used in the b. and six hundred mostly. certain modifications they rose during the operation of the rig as you may know the d.m. six hundred has been in operation for moving thirty years of course it was invaluable to have both the manufacturing plans and the design be. producing and designing the b.n. six hundred appointed most experienced this time all the b. and six hundred laid the groundwork for the current reactor under construction and the experience gained from the be in eight hundred is already being put to use here

and where you can find the institute for physics and power engineering. it's been a leading scientific center since the days of the soviet union the currently working on the other fast neutral reactor the b. and twelve hundred. these are developed in the play an increasing role in the country's nuclear industry. small series the twelve hundred power units could be used to develop new infrastructure necessary for fost react to technology which would allow us to start introducing reactors on an intensive basis in the nuclear power industry by the twenty thirty despite its increased production capacity after one thousand two hundred megawatts the reactors core is expected to be significantly smaller in size and its predecessors but innovation here and doesn't stop with the b. in series scientists are also researching other types of liquid metal coolant the

most promising appears to be another high powered fast neutron reactor cooled by. high capacity fast neutron reactors are not the only way forward for russia's nuclear industry a team of engineers is working on a new design that takes a totally different approach to atomic energy. centers of culture confines of technological innovation as the workforce of the country's nuclear industry for conscious design bureau is developing the very latest high temp gas called power plants. in one thousand nine hundred five. there was a renewed interest in this technology. the russian ministry of atomic energy signs an international agreement with private companies. including general atomics from the united states from its home i'm through ciolek trip from japan. because your joint projects called treaty char was launched as part of a public private partnership for a year. another project under designed as

a helium turbine reactor in some ways it acts like a normal nuclear power station but greatly improves both safety and efficiency he does transfer to the electricity generator by high pressure helium gas rather than through pipes containing water and only has one he transfer mechanism instead of two or more. that means the generator will be much more effective than traditional said simply put a loads of complex hardware are needed but then offers not only benefits in terms of efficiency but should make the helium reactor safer as well without any water involved in the heat transfer there's no risk of a steam explosion. because of its huge mass the presence of temperature resistant cereals and the absence of metallic materials reactive zone can never melt this property is insured by the type of materials used

by special configuration of the acts of his own. engineers are hard work to put the projects into practice in addition to a safer reactor number of innovations should reduce the risk of nuclear proliferation for one think the special design of its fuel to ensure that weapons grade plutonium is destroyed in the fission process in two thousand and ten the gas turbine much of the syrian reactor was included in an international nuclear disposition strategy together with other nuclear is a chance around russia the africa. the design bureau is in the process of testing the limits of the newly developed technologies in this reactor could produce nearly three hundred megawatts of electricity but powering your t.v. is only one of the ways but the company feed you. the question is cheap to nuclear energy sector focus on this finish and the immense markets of known illiterate complications of atomic power that's exactly what we've been doing

researching and developing projects m are really seeing the implementation of nuclear energy in the known electrics fear. one way that this new reactor type could find its place in the market concerns how we get from point a to point b. over a quarter of all energy related carbon emissions come from transport a figure that the i.a.e.a. predicts to double in twenty years time and with international arrangements like the kyoto protocol million nations are counting carbon emissions like i killed calories the high temperature inside the reactor building able to produce hydrocarbons such as hydrogen from from a chemical and electrochemical decomposition of a stroke that essentially means that we can get a new fuel source the power our cars just from water as the world's population continues to grow people are moving further and further afield to live work and get at precious natural resources a new russian design will soon bring the benefits of nuclear energy to the most

remote locations though the technology making that possible owes everything to the linin no not that when in the nuclear powered icebreaker in one hundred fifty nine it was the first of a country's civil atomic fleet nearly twenty years later in the arctic of which was used as the beast mode for most that hit the water after it since then russia has been tearing through the arctic steak ice thanks to extra strongholds and the dish will push provided by nuclear powered engines if they're to view russia has churned out sophisticated increasingly. to katyn models by the time we're. the most recent addition to the nuclear powered civil fleet is a ship whose name could be translated as the fiftieth anniversary of victory this behemoth is the final arctic a classic icebreaker the vessel has no problems dealing with whatever the freezing cold water up north throws at it with its atomic or a propeller and innovative spoon shaped bow they can cut through ice up to nearly

ten feet thick it blows the top cruising speed of over twenty one knots and now that it's seaboard it can be used to clear the way for cargo ships navigating the northern passage. however it's also function as a tourist vessel leaving trips up to the north pole. its home has been outfitted with additional cabins as was a swimming pool gym a library and restaurant. all ships like this are impressive in their own right what's really exceptional as was being developed on the basis of their nuclear technology. to do since the beginning of this century. our industry has been actively working on an innovative and absolutely unique project a special bird was nuclear station unique in every sense of the words it meets all safety requirements of the russian technical supervisory authority c m a russian maritime register of shipping. and international supervising organizations

including the international atomic energy agency there it is again here i'm talking about the floating nuclear can plant. modest war was zero russia is using the core technology from nuclear powered subs and icebreakers to build a more well power stations these could in theory be docked anywhere along the coast where they can offer a stable supply of both electricity and heat to nearby populations in many cases they'll be more economical or cold an oil supplies remain costly in difficult each flooring plant will be far less expensive than traditional media stations and could produce enough energy to power a city of two hundred thousand it is to yours. ministrations and governments of countries. that are presently experiencing a shortage of energy are greatly interested in this project. primarily

these are island states such as in the southeast asian region as well as a number of developing states. don't have the opportunity to use nuclear technologies but are very much interested in them. it's. the first of these floating in the outposts is the academic a lot of construction on its twenty one and a half thousand ton hole started back in two thousand and seven the nasa vessel was outfitted with two modified cayle forty s reactors originally designed for nuclear ships and submarines that digital in those of was launched into the waters off of st petersburg in two thousand and ten and is slated to come online this sometime next year in value chain a city under russia's come chaka. quite fittingly it will help provide energy to the atomic submarine base out in the far east in addition to supplying power to isolated communities officials expect there will be great demand for ships like

this which could also power offshore. you know a war of the global professional community recognizes russia's leadership in this sphere. and also a certain concern from the viewpoint of competitive advantage in this area work. given the country's edge in atomic shipbuilding there's likely going to be a lot more work to be done at this production facility at the baltic ski shipyard the floating power plants will be constructed here with the reactors and then shipped off to their final destinations whoever that may be. after which is responsible for the project will only. leasing the ships to other nations means that if and when the time comes to pull up anchor the power plant and any potentially dangerous material will be towed back to russia since the forty power plants are based on tried and true technology and utilize existing production

facilities to simply nothing standing in the way of turning the idea into a money making cash cow while the massive barge may get all the glory in press visits and photos the whole thing is only as powerful as the reactor at the heart of it. this is a reactor unit that's used as the energy source of the floating me clear post station. that's being built and saying it is spec right now. so it's based on they react. because of the russian fleet. however it's long created to ensure higher level of safety. on board russia's floating nuclear barges only two of these bad boys each cayle t. forty s. as designed to pump out around thirty five megawatts of electricity and produce

about two hundred forty tons of steam power as a pressurized water reactor fueled by enriched uranium according to the designers the nuclear fuel will be enriched up to about fifteen to eighteen percent some argue that having such radioactive material just bobbing the waves off the coast could make the ships both the safety and proliferation risk for them or they could be a potential terrorist target officials however claim that they're even safer than land based reactors. the modified stations were designed and built in e.g. no growth for the afrikaans of design the same company responsible for work on some of the others highlighted earlier in the program in this design the skilled russian engineers have turned their watchful eyes and super powerful computers to maximizing efficiency and safety of russia's floating nuclear fleet. using the latest technology these engineers are able to map out bit by bit just what the finished product will look like as well as one models to test how will perform

under specified conditions. with the k o t forty s. already taking care of they now focus their attention to the next generation reactor for voting power stations. we didn't start with that project we've developed and almost finalized the project for a new floating prime station unit this will be a new integral reactor that presently there's nothing like this in the world just yet this project is being developed with the help of these super computer technologies. in addition to providing a new source of energy these nuclear reactors and helps all the other. global problem that she can be used to desalinate water which can turn a thirsty city away so it's indisputable that more and more energy will be needed to meet the world's growing demand of course there are risks involved nuclear power

but thanks to innovations like those you've seen today the industry is doing it's hard. and. so we'll see you next time and until then enjoy the ride.

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