Infinite fuel: The US Army will receive almost a forgotten energy source for equipment

In addition, transport columns with gasoline or diesel are often goals for road attacks. The invention of California Thermodynamics proposes to produce fuel directly in place and not depend on the supply chain. It is based on the technology of water homogeneous reactors (HCGs), also known as "water boilers", developed in the 1940s. It is a simple construction consisting of a solution of uranium salts in water that circulates between the reactor's inner chamber and the outer cooling chamber.

Unlike other nuclear installations, it is very safe because it is well self -regulated. The lack of efficiency of HCRs also do not suffer, and corrosion is considered to be the main disadvantages through radioactive uranium, which corrodes the metal walls of the reactor, and a low output power. In general, they did not have the qualities required for large -scale power plants.

The design of California Thermodynamics has removed the disadvantages with a 3D-printed protective vessel made of new, patented non-corrosion material. And the secretion of hydrogen was turned in favor - it is this substance that can serve as fuel. Engineers published a miniature reactor on a 3D printer, which is placed on a standard military pallet and produces 22. 4 liters (0. 8 gallons) per minute. It is then converted to liquid hydrocarbon fuel by Fisher-Trompsha.

Having an array of such reactors, perhaps even thousands, depending on the needs, the military base can receive an infinite source of fuel for transport, military equipment and even aircraft. Such reactors provide much more power per unit area than wind or solar panels, making them more compact and more protected. Earlier it was written that in the United States created an unusual thermonuclear reactor the size of a table.