Engineers Explain Everything
The Big Potential of Small Nuclear Reactors
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Description
Big developments in nuclear energy are increasingly centered on smaller reactor designs. Dr. Joshua Schlegel explains what a small modular nuclear reactor is, how these smaller reactors differ from traditional plants, how nuclear power works in general, and how decommissioned mine sites could also factor into the picture.
Document Type
Book
File Type
text
Document Version
Final Version
Publication Date
February 26, 2026
Language(s)
English
Editor(s)
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publisher Place
Rolla, Missouri
Disciplines
Computer Sciences | Engineering
Rights
© 2026 Missouri University of Science and Technology, All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Schlegel, Joshua P., "The Big Potential of Small Nuclear Reactors" (2026). Engineers Explain Everything. 4.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/eee/4
