Abstract
Since the 1950s, Argentina pursued nuclear energy and technological
development programs. It was also suspected of achieving a high capability of
producing material suitable for nuclear weapons. With the fall of the military
regime in the 1980' s and implementation of nuclear confidence-building
agreements with Brazil, long-time nuclear competitor, Argentina began the
transition into non-proliferation, brining the nuclear program under civilian
support.
The report - Analyzing Nuclear Power in Argentina - by Aruvian Research,
explores the importance of nuclear power in today' s world, with Section One
being dedicated to Understanding the Basics of Nuclear Power. The report looks
at the basics of the nuclear industry that is, how a plant works, analyzing
and understanding the fuel cycle, the various components which are involved in
the working of a nuclear power plant, and much more. Economics, issues and
barriers, and other such factors are also explored in-depth in this report.
Aruvian' s offering includes a complete analysis of the Argentinean Nuclear
Power Industry, including an analysis of the nuclear power stations in
Argentina, the major Argentine players in nuclear power, and much more.
Industry profile, industry developments, technological developments,
non-proliferation developments, Uranium fuel cycle developments, and lots more
information is included in this research report. This research offering from
Aruvian is a comprehensive A to Z guide on Argentina' s nuclear power industry.
Table of Contents
A. Executive Summary
Section 1: Understanding Nuclear Power
B. Basics of the Nuclear Industry
- B.1 History of Nuclear Power
- B.2 Types of Nuclear Reactors
- B.2.1 Fission Reactor
- B.2.1 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
- B.3 New & Upcoming Nuclear Technologies
- B.4 Components & Parts of a Nuclear Power Plant
- B.5 Analyzing the Fuel Cycle
- B.6 Managing the Radioactive Waste
C. Profiling the Nuclear Power Industry
- C.1 Industry Overview
- C.2 Uranium Market
- C.3 Market Features
- C.4 Price Trends
- C.5 Managing the Risk in Nuclear Power
- C.6 Industry Trends
- C.7 Economic Trends
- C.8 Nuclear Hedging
- C.9 Future Outlook
D. Analyzing the Economics of Nuclear Power
- D.1 Capital Costs
- D.2 Fuel Costs
- D.3 Plant Operating Costs
- D.4 Electricity Generation & Nuclear Power
- D.5 Cost Competitiveness
- D.6 Issues in Cost Efficiency
E. Global Climate Change & Nuclear Power
F. Challenges & Barriers to Nuclear Power
- F.1 Air Pollution
- F.2 Health Effects
- F.3 Financial Challenges
- F.4 Nuclear Safety
- F.5 Nuclear Proliferation
- F.6 Leadership Challenges
- F.7 Regulatory Barriers
- F.8 Water Pollution
- F.9 Other Challenges
G. Future of the Nuclear Power Industry
Section 2: Nuclear Power Industry in Argentina
H. Introduction to the Industry
- H.1 History of Nuclear Power in Argentina
- H.2 Industry Synopsis
- H.3 Major Developments in the Industry
- H.4 Uranium Fuel Cycle
- H.5 Radioactive Waste Management
- H.6 Regulatory Framework
- H.7 Non Proliferation
I. Leading Industry Player
- I.1 National Atomic Energy Commission
- I.2 NA-SA - Nucleoelectrica Argentina S.A.
J. Nuclear Power Plants in Argentina
- J.1 Embalse Nuclear Power Plant
- J.2 Atucha I Nuclear Power Plant
- J.3 Atucha II Nuclear Power Plant
K. Appendix
L. Glossary of Terms
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