First measurements of Earth's core radioactivity

[Bob B.]

I believe the construction cost of a containment dome is a drop in the bucket in comparison to the overall system construction, maintenance, and operation costs.  I think it would be a foolhardy decision to eliminate them. 

Putting a power plant in remote location will require longer transmission lines.  Not only do you have to pay for the construction of these lines, but you also have to pay for their maintenance.  Furthermore, longer lines also mean greater power loss due to resistance.  I'm willing to bet the cost savings realized by building closer to the population centers will more than pay for the cost of a containment dome.

[jdbenner]

I believe the construction cost of a containment dome is a drop in the bucket in comparison to the overall system construction, maintenance, and operation costs. I think it would be a foolhardy decision to eliminate them.

Putting a power plant in remote location will require longer transmission lines. Not only do you have to pay for the construction of these lines, but you also have to pay for their maintenance. Furthermore, longer lines also mean greater power loss due to resistance. I'm willing to bet the cost savings realized by building closer to the population centers will more than pay for the cost of a containment dome.

I am with bob on this one.  The containment dome is cheaper than the transmission lines.   

[DonPMitchell]

Some folks have suggested that power plants should generate hydrogen gas instead of electricity.  It's a big change in infrastructure, but there are lot of good reasons to do it -- less loss during transmission, easier to store, and your car can run directly off hydrogen.

Hehe, I'm still roaming around finding interesting topics in your forum...