Local and Regional Implications of a Global Resurgence of Nuclear Power

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N.C.S.R. "Demokritos"
Institute of Nuclear Technology Radiation
Protection

• Local and Regional Implications of a Global
  Resurgence of Nuclear Power
• by
• Prof. L. H. Tsoukalas
• Purdue University, USA
• 7 December 2007
• NCSR Demokritos

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• Local and Regional Implications
• of a Global Resurgence
• of Nuclear Power
• Prof. L. H. Tsoukalas
• School of Nuclear Engineering
• Purdue University
• W. Lafayette, IN 47907

• You are cordially invited to the lecture of
• Prof. L. Tsoukalas
• of Purdue University
• on
• Local and Regional Implications of
• a Global Resurgence of Nuclear Power
• to be delivered
• at the Conference Hall of NCSR Demokritos
• Friday, 7 December 2007 at 1130 a.m.

INVITATION
Abstract In recent years, a growing
number of countries are looking at new nuclear
power generation to address global climate change
and a possible peak in global oil extraction.
With many petroleum experts and respected energy
observers raising concerns associated with such a
peak - a concept known as Hubberts Peak -
consideration must be given to the rather long
lead times needed for the successful
implementation of petroleum alternatives. We will
discuss how nuclear power can deliver a
successful mitigation strategy for Hubberts Peak
and how fundamental questions pertaining to the
current global state of fuel, skills and
industrial capacity to manufacture new reactors
can be addressed in a systematic, transparent,
and technically sound manner. The discussion
will examine best lessons learned from national
nuclear energy policies.