Modern concepts for marine nuclear propulsion

Λιβιέρης, Αναστάσιος; Livieris, Anastasios

dc.contributor.author	Λιβιέρης, Αναστάσιος	el
dc.contributor.author	Livieris, Anastasios	en
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-04T09:19:55Z
dc.date.available	2024-09-04T09:19:55Z
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/60127
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.26240/heal.ntua.27823
dc.rights	Default License
dc.subject	Πυρηνική πρόωση,	el
dc.subject	Ναυτικοί πυρηνικοί αντιδραστήρες	en
dc.subject	Nuclear powered vessels	en
dc.subject	Nuclear reactors	en
dc.title	Modern concepts for marine nuclear propulsion	en
dc.title	Modern concepts for nuclear marine propulsion	en
heal.type	bachelorThesis
heal.classification	Nuclear marine propulsion	en
heal.classification	Nuclear marine propulsion	en
heal.language	en
heal.access	free
heal.recordProvider	ntua	el
heal.publicationDate	2024-06-11
heal.abstract	This thesis examines the potential of the implementation of nuclear energy into the Maritimes Industry. To start with, a short summarization of some of the most important definitions, terms and physic laws related to nuclear energy is presented. Nonetheless, this research is mainly focused on the marine environment and since this is not the first time that nuclear power is attempted to be established as a marine concept, a brief overview of the historical background so far is presented. Some of the most significant nuclear naval projects such as nuclear submarines, nuclear icebreakers and nuclear vessels for commercial purpose are included in the portfolio. Afterwards, an inclusive synopsis of the status of the nuclear reactors is followed, along with a categorization depending on the generation of each reactor. Extra emphasis was given on the fourth (IV) -and latest- generation of reactors released, where six designs were promoted as the most promising. Then, the technical specifications and the performance of every nuclear reactor favourable for marine use were analysed. Lastly, a case study was conducted where one of the designs – the Molten Salt Reactor (MSR)- was promoted as the most suitable for a commercial marine application. For comparison reasons in the case study, a Bulk Carrier of 400k DWT with a conventional diesel engine was chosen. For the comparison many criteria were established such as environmental, financial, sizing etc. where the Bulk Carrier equipped with the MSR prevailed.	en
heal.advisorName	Δημόπουλος, Γεώργιος	el
heal.advisorName	Dimopoulos, Georgios	en
heal.committeeMemberName	Prousalidis, Ioannis
heal.committeeMemberName	Lyridis, Dimitrios
heal.committeeMemberName	Dimopoulos, Georgios
heal.committeeMemberName	Δημόπουλος, Γεώργιος	el
heal.committeeMemberName	Προυσαλίδης, Ιωάννης	el
heal.committeeMemberName	Λυρίδης, Δημήτριος	el
heal.academicPublisher	Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο. Σχολή Ναυπηγών Μηχανολόγων Μηχανικών	el
heal.academicPublisherID	ntua
heal.numberOfPages	116 σ.	el