Create A Conceptual Framework For The Effective Deployment

Create: A Conceptual Framework For The Effective Deployment of Gen IV Reactors Abstract To this end, this paper presents a conceptual framework termed CREATE (C – Collaborate, R – Renaissance, E – Engage, A – Advertise, T – Tools, and E – Educate), for effective introduction and deployment of Gen IV reactors. The paper describes the CREATE approach, and how its implementation could enhance Gen IV reactor acceptance. The paper also discusses possible implementation bottlenecks and the way forward to achieve efficient implementation of the approach. The CREATE Approach Collaborate Tools Engage Introduction In that nuclear energy has been successfully demonstrated to be a reliable energy source for more than 70 years, accounting for about 10% of the world's electricity from about 440 power reactors, and also the world's second-largest source of low-carbon power. Safety and environmental concerns have spurred innovative research into the study of advanced reactor and alternative reactor fuel by way of the generation IV (Gen IV) reactors. Offering significant improvement on the established technologies, placing important considerations for plant simplicity, passive safety, economics of operation, proliferation resistance, and physical protection. However, the “nuclear weapon effect”, and the relatively recent Fukushima accident still persists as public concern about the safety of conventional reactors. This predictably dampens the enthusiasm and acceptance of the new innovative designs. This paper is of the view that the steps in the CREATE Framework can dispel public distrust of nuclear energy. Educate Conclusion The CREATE framework will ensure that the prevailing nuclear narrative does not becloud the innovative solutions provided by the Gen IV reactor design. Through elaborate activities useful in reshaping the existing narrative, critical to the effective promotion and deployment of Gen IV reactor. Exploring the multi-layered framework presented in this work would significantly aid public acceptance, enhance Gen IV reactor development and deployment and spur renewed nuclear renaissance.