Re: Basic Choices and Constraints on Long-Term Energy Supplies

[John Denker <jsd@AV8N.COM>]

Bernard Cleyet wrote:

>>If France can do it, why not "us"?

Based on the following, I assume "it" refers to generating
electrical power using breeder reactors.

> http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nucene/fasbre.html#c6

That cites the French "Super-Phenix" as an example of a
breeder reactor.

But it is so in name only.  According to
  http://lpsc.in2p3.fr/gpr/introener/node10.html
and many other sources,

    The large, 1200 MWe Superphenix reactor was plagued
    by sodium leaks and administrative imbroglio until
    it was decided to stop it undefinitely.

That is, there were insurmountable safety problems with
this plant, even _without_ considering the weapons
proliferation issues.

So if the suggestion is that everybody build plants like
this ... let's not.