Hydrogen for Synthetic Fuels via Nuclear Energy
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Fluctuations in availability and recent increases in price of petroleum have had profound effects on the national economy. As synthetic fuels, in particular, hydrogen, become increasingly attractive, nuclear energy has a role in developing such fuels. It is postulated that the nuclear radiation of the fission process itself can be utilized directly in fluid fueled devices or radiation and heat can be used in special purpose solid-fuel reactors. Both fusion and fission are considered in this light.
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