Chirayu Batra

Nuclear Engineer - IAEA - Advanced Reactors - Simulator Development. A knowledge seeker and wanderer...

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

@Atomicrod I believe volumetric heat capacity is a better metric to compare in this case. thanks for your comments. I agree it is very nuanced based on the design.

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@Dr_Keefer Good post. The difference between steam and water density is much higher, but could be lower in pressurized systems. Also there is no such thing as density per unit volume. :)

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@yasir_fission I think it matters. Why would you do a criticality experiment for let’s say a LWR?

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@nntaleb @Jose35569692962 @KevorkAlmassian Can you suggest some of your reading list ?

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@whatisnuclear @ErikSTownsend Economics in Indian context could be different. Given the fact that India has to constantly fight to get global uranium supplies, breeder reactor might make more sense.

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@whatisnuclear @nukebarbarian Not a reactor :)

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@whatisnuclear @AaloAtomics Cool. Is it zero power or 10 MW?

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@RadiantNuclear @LockheedMartin Could you share More info on where this electric power was produced ?

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@Phrankensteyn @whatisnuclear Helsinki

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@Phrankensteyn @whatisnuclear Take a look at Steady Energy, they are building a real reactor and not one on Twitter :)

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

What divine revelation finally led to this conclusion that moon is closer than Mars 😂

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

The priority shift is because I’m worried that a natural or manmade catastrophe stops the resupply ships coming from Earth, causing the colony to die out.

We can make the Moon city self-growing in less than 10 years, but Mars will take 20+ years due to the 26 month iteration cycle.

That is what matters most.

There is also an AI bonus element, but the prime directive must be ensuring the long-term survival of consciousness.

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

@whatisnuclear @isabelleboemeke @Grimezsz And you cannot be infected :)

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@whatisnuclear I think the sheer size of the borehole required for this reactor could potentially be a big challenge.

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@FissionableFrog @whatisnuclear Metallic also has more swelling.

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

Be careful what you wish for.

Traders chase spikes.
Builders create the future.
Which side are you on? ⚛️

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

I keep hearing this question lately:

👉 Are we in a nuclear bubble?

Let’s unpack that. 🧵

[Chirayu Batra @chirayubatra]

Then you’ll feel pressure to:
• Create hype 💥
• Exaggerate claims 📣
• Spin narratives 🌀
All to keep interest alive.
Meanwhile, real work takes a back seat.
That’s dangerous.