Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 03 | Page :
    By

    Pathan Muskan Ibrahim,

  • Shaikh A. Hakim A. Razzaque,

  • Heena T Shaikh,

  • Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat,

  1. Student, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
  4. Professor, Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Nuclear power has been at a crossroads for decades. Acclaimed for its massive, decarbonized energy production, it has also been questioned because of the disastrous possibility of mishaps. Nuclear power remains a vital component of the global energy mix, offering a low-carbon, high- capacity solution to growing energy demands. However, its widespread adoption has historically been tempered by public safety concerns, amplified by incidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Traditional reactor designs primarily rely on active safety systems, which require external power, complex machinery, and human intervention during emergencies. These incidents made it clear that safety measures must be both strong and naturally resistant to outside disturbances, device malfunctions, and human mistake. This paper explores a paradigm shift in nuclear reactor safety: the integration of passive safety systems. These innovative designs leverage natural forces like gravity, convection, and pressure differentials to ensure reactor stability and cooling without the need for external power or human action, significantly enhancing inherent safety, reducing accident probability, and fostering greater public confidence. This transition is not merely an incremental improvement but a fundamental re-imagining of nuclear safety, paving the way for a more robust and publicly acceptable nuclear future. The design of nuclear reactors is being revolutionized by passive safety systems, an inventive method that uses the fundamental rules of physics to reduce accidents frequently without the need for outside assistance or human action.

Keywords: Passive safety, Safety, Nuclear Reactor, Core Cooling, Containment Cooling

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How to cite this article:
Pathan Muskan Ibrahim, Shaikh A. Hakim A. Razzaque, Heena T Shaikh, Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat. Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(03):-.
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Pathan Muskan Ibrahim, Shaikh A. Hakim A. Razzaque, Heena T Shaikh, Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat. Reimagining Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Study toward Passive Safety. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonet/article=2025/view=233192


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Regular Issue Subscription Review Article
Volume 15
Issue 03
Received 06/10/2025
Accepted 07/10/2025
Published 27/11/2025
Publication Time 52 Days
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