INDIA WAS ONLY ACCEPTED TO BE A PARTNER AFTER INDIA EXPLODED THE HYDROGEN BOMB IN 1998. INDIA HAS THE MOST EFFICIENT TRITIUM PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD. TRITIUM IS DUAL USE PRODUCT. HE IS A REAL LEADER/MANAGER.
Legend has it that during the signing ceremony of the US-India civil nuclear deal in 2008, US President George W. Bush personally recognized Dr. Kakodkar as "a very tough & determined negotiator, who structured an outstanding deal for his country".
1. First Stage (PHWR) : we don't have much fuel in India, To expand first stage, Now India is procuring Uranium from outside by agreements with other countries. So now we can expand it how much we want. Also India is exploring Uranium Mines in other countries. As a result, India announces 16 700MW PHWR's, 100 Bharat Small Modular Reactors. 2. Second Stage (FBR): FBR runs on plutonium from PHWRs, we have to use Pu wisely, because it can be used in India's strategic weapons, and you can't get it from anywhere. The problem with FBR is that it needs lot of Pu to start, and it's doubling time is 40 years. So we have to wait for 40 years to double the inventory of Pu. Hence can't build a lot of them till now, but as our First Stage is expanding, we're getting more Pu from PHWR'S, we can build more. Also research is being done on metallic fuels with reduces its doubling time to less than half. 3. Third Stage (AHWR, MSBR) : In this stage we need self sustaining cycle of thorium, so best fuel is U233. We get it from blanket surrounding (Natural Uranium U238 to Plutonium, Thorium to U233) material placed in FBR. India will first build up Pu reserves, then go for U233. So it takes time, minimum 20yrs for 1st big reactor, and next 10 years for mass adoption if continue with the strategy planned till now. U233 can be obtained from PHWRs as well by placing Thorium in reactor. It can expedite the process, if sufficient inventory will get available. Other options India is exploring is acclerated driven systems, Thorium plutonum mixed fuel, but still in research phase. Bharar Small Modular Reactors based on PHWR with ANEEL Fuel (Mostly Thorium + 5-20% enriched Uranium) to utilize Thorium quickly but also to reduce the risk of proliferation because this fuel based on thorium cant be used to make weapons. Good for export and large scale industrial use.
Fission Suppressed Fusion Hybrid would be a good approach. Best source of fast neutrons ... 14 MeV ... query Ralph Moir Fission Suppressed Fusion Hybrid
Thank you Dr Anil Kakodkar Sir for highlighting the importance of Fast Breeder reactors in the overall India’s programme of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and achieving energy security by breeding more nuclear fuel than what is consumed; and the need to enlarge the nuclear programme by participation of other PSUs apart from NPCIL, Bhavini, NTPC etc. HS Bhambra Convener, Specialist Group - 7 (Fuel Handling) of PFBR Project Design Safety committee Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
I AGREE! INDIA SHOULD HURRY WITH MAKING ITS HEAVY WATER REACTOR. INCREASE PRODUCT- ION. MAKE THEM ON A LINE. TARGET: AT LEAST THREE REACTORS EVERY YEAR.
Thermonuclear reactor is still not streamlined to make it profitable. Problem is the assumption scientist assume plasma flow in certain way. But in practical plasma doesn't follow a certain pattern. It is a variable constantly changing.
India's goal should indeed be reliable energy independence. Solar and wind are too intermittent. Fossil fuels have to be imported too much, we should look for more undersea. We do have a lot of Thorium, but there the weakest link in the chain will be one or two fast breeders.
@@jameshunt1822 - sure, but India hasn't developed a nuclear power source for ion propulsion or plasma propulsion. Based on a presentation from ISRO chairman S Somanath, he did mention that ISRO was working with BARC to develop nuclear propulsion. The diagram shown on his slide looked to be for a Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR).
USA, Russia and China already have developed fast breading reactor. Because of abundance of Uranium and Plutonium in Russia, China and USA, they don't need fast breading reactor.
IT DOESNT COST MUCH FOR INDUSTRY TO RAMP UP PRODUCTION FOR THE PRESSURIZED HEAVY WATER REACTORS. THE LIGHT WATER REACTOR ON OTHER HAND NEEDS MORE COMPETENT PEOPLE AND INVESTMENTS TO INCEASE PRODUCTION. GOV. SHOULD INCENTIFY INDUSTRY TO UNDERTAKE THIS VITAL STEP FOR INDIA. MASSIVE NATIONAL EFFORT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT.
Kakodker Sahab, India's old and bold Hero, thankyou Gangadhar ji inviting legend .
We would like to see more of such informative interviews and episodes. Thanks
INDIA WAS ONLY ACCEPTED TO BE A PARTNER AFTER INDIA EXPLODED THE HYDROGEN BOMB IN 1998. INDIA HAS THE MOST EFFICIENT TRITIUM PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD. TRITIUM IS DUAL USE PRODUCT.
HE IS A REAL LEADER/MANAGER.
Legend has it that during the signing ceremony of the US-India civil nuclear deal in 2008, US President George W. Bush personally recognized Dr. Kakodkar as "a very tough & determined negotiator, who structured an outstanding deal for his country".
Good afternoon sir• one question about nuclear device is it possible to make from U233or plutonium 233?
U233 nuclear device theoretically possible . Not an ideal one.
There is no isotope Pu 233
@@sundararajanar2574 thanks sir ji
Excellent talk. Thank you.
Extremely informative interview. Dr. Kakodkar is very candid and gives very good insight. Jai Hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
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Absolutely correct conclusion
1. First Stage (PHWR) : we don't have much fuel in India, To expand first stage, Now India is procuring Uranium from outside by agreements with other countries. So now we can expand it how much we want. Also India is exploring Uranium Mines in other countries. As a result, India announces 16 700MW PHWR's, 100 Bharat Small Modular Reactors.
2. Second Stage (FBR): FBR runs on plutonium from PHWRs, we have to use Pu wisely, because it can be used in India's strategic weapons, and you can't get it from anywhere. The problem with FBR is that it needs lot of Pu to start, and it's doubling time is 40 years. So we have to wait for 40 years to double the inventory of Pu. Hence can't build a lot of them till now, but as our First Stage is expanding, we're getting more Pu from PHWR'S, we can build more. Also research is being done on metallic fuels with reduces its doubling time to less than half.
3. Third Stage (AHWR, MSBR) : In this stage we need self sustaining cycle of thorium, so best fuel is U233. We get it from blanket surrounding (Natural Uranium U238 to Plutonium, Thorium to U233) material placed in FBR.
India will first build up Pu reserves, then go for U233. So it takes time, minimum 20yrs for 1st big reactor, and next 10 years for mass adoption if continue with the strategy planned till now. U233 can be obtained from PHWRs as well by placing Thorium in reactor. It can expedite the process, if sufficient inventory will get available. Other options India is exploring is acclerated driven systems, Thorium plutonum mixed fuel, but still in research phase. Bharar Small Modular Reactors based on PHWR with ANEEL Fuel (Mostly Thorium + 5-20% enriched Uranium) to utilize Thorium quickly but also to reduce the risk of proliferation because this fuel based on thorium cant be used to make weapons. Good for export and large scale industrial use.
Fission Suppressed Fusion Hybrid would be a good approach. Best source of fast neutrons ... 14 MeV ... query Ralph Moir Fission Suppressed Fusion Hybrid
Its always a pleasure to listen to Dr Anil Kakodkar. No hype only facts and measured words but firm in his convictions 👋👋
He is a gem in the crown of India . He gave his full life to develop India nuclear power .
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONGTIME.
Good Content. Thank You
Good information 👍.
Very insightful discusssion. Continue your gist program
Thank you Dr Anil Kakodkar Sir for highlighting the importance of Fast Breeder reactors in the overall India’s programme of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and achieving energy security by breeding more nuclear fuel than what is consumed; and the need to enlarge the nuclear programme by participation of other PSUs apart from NPCIL, Bhavini, NTPC etc.
HS Bhambra
Convener, Specialist Group - 7 (Fuel Handling) of PFBR Project Design Safety committee
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
This is the area where our focus should be.
Such an elightened discussion on India's current and futue nuclear programs!
I AGREE! INDIA SHOULD HURRY WITH MAKING ITS HEAVY WATER REACTOR. INCREASE PRODUCT- ION. MAKE THEM ON A LINE. TARGET: AT LEAST THREE REACTORS EVERY YEAR.
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Institute of Nuclear tech is needed
India should focus on molten salt reactors and divert all solar and wind spending to such a program.
Thermonuclear reactor is still not streamlined to make it profitable. Problem is the assumption scientist assume plasma flow in certain way. But in practical plasma doesn't follow a certain pattern. It is a variable constantly changing.
India's goal should indeed be reliable energy independence. Solar and wind are too intermittent. Fossil fuels have to be imported too much, we should look for more undersea. We do have a lot of Thorium, but there the weakest link in the chain will be one or two fast breeders.
Would love to see 3rd stage by 2030
I hope our policy makers are listening and thinking.
More budget should be allocated for scientific education and projects
What about a *_nuclear rocket engine_* for deep space missions beyond Earth orbit?
What's possible in that regard?
Have you not heard of ion thrusters?
@@jameshunt1822 - sure, but India hasn't developed a nuclear power source for ion propulsion or plasma propulsion. Based on a presentation from ISRO chairman S Somanath, he did mention that ISRO was working with BARC to develop nuclear propulsion. The diagram shown on his slide looked to be for a Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR).
USA, Russia and China already have developed fast breading reactor. Because of abundance of Uranium and Plutonium in Russia, China and USA, they don't need fast breading reactor.
Thorium reactors???????
IT DOESNT COST MUCH FOR INDUSTRY TO RAMP UP PRODUCTION FOR THE PRESSURIZED HEAVY WATER REACTORS. THE LIGHT WATER REACTOR ON OTHER HAND NEEDS MORE COMPETENT PEOPLE AND INVESTMENTS TO INCEASE PRODUCTION. GOV. SHOULD INCENTIFY INDUSTRY TO UNDERTAKE THIS VITAL STEP FOR INDIA. MASSIVE NATIONAL EFFORT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT.
How can AI technology will be beneficial for devoloping to next generation nuclear technology
Is the Hydrogen bomb actually a fusion technology ? And if it is why are we celebrating net energy gain on fusion since last year only ?