Standardization Controls the Future of Nuclear Power

摘要

The future of nuclear power in the US and the world depends upon the standardization of all facets of nuclear power including the licensing process, reactor designs, operating procedures, and training. The early NRC licensing process failed to provide a standard format for new nuclear reactors to be reviewed, licensed, and delivered to the marketplace. Following TMI, the public opinion regarding nuclear power waned due to a fear for safety. The new NRC licensing process contains a detailed process for new nuclear reactors to be reviewed for technical and safety issues. To revitalize nuclear power in the US, citizens, executives, and government officials must be educated on the benefits and risk of nuclear power and the plan for the future. The NRC must be ready to address all concerns regarding the licensing process in a timely manner to ensure that there is continuous process improvement. With the NRC working closely with political leaders and company executives, the new licensing process will become an open exchange of ideas and recommendations which will allow all stakeholders to plan and prepare to combat future problems. The future of the United States is dependent upon its ability to effectively manage its energy resources to accomplish the goals of the country. The US is currently focused "to ensure that nuclear energy continues to be a part of the nation's energy future - to use nuclear energy as a mainstay in improving our nation's energy security." Nuclear power executives and regulators must ensure that the standards of all facets of nuclear power are correctly established to allow nuclear power the opportunity to provide the energy of the future.