Sealand[1] is becoming attractive real estate again... [1] https://sealandgov.org/
Naa. That's just too rotten. Deep cons need https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condeep
Atomarine: Nuclear Data Centers at Sea
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Re: Atomarine: Nuclear Data Centers at Sea
#82Current nuclear-powered ships are run by the world’s premier naval powers and protected by their own stealth or a huge array of armed escort ships. Have these guys factored in the cost of a task force of protective missile frigates, subs, and destroyers at each site?
Proliferation resistant reactors should probably be used. Like.... LFTR Basically, the normal operation of the reactor doesn't allow the production of weapons-useful nuclear isotopes. You'll probably also need a smaller footprint reactor Like.... LFTR And you'll want something that can be turned on, shut off, and has natural anti-meltdown abilities in case hurricanes or other disasters threaten the ractor Like ... LF…
LFTRs make readily-available (liquid-form) weapons-grade Uranium-233 during protactinium separation. They're the least proliferation resistant reactor known to man.
LFTR has a far larger core than a PWR. Neutron diffusion length in water is 5 cm. In LFTR graphite moderator it's 16.
Many reactors including modern SMR LWRs can cool themselves passively without backup power. Especially when floating in seawater.
Highly recommend doing PWRs for this application.
Disclaimer: I'm trying to do this with PWRs.