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	<onlyinclude>'''Generation IV nuclear reactors''' are innovative [[nuclear reactor]]s expected to facilitate [[nuclear power]] to meet the energy needs of society in the future. In addition to meeting the energy need, this generation of reactors is designed to fulfill the concept of sustainable development.</onlyinclude>		<onlyinclude>'''Generation IV nuclear reactors''' are innovative [[nuclear reactor]]s expected to facilitate [[nuclear power]] to meet the energy needs of society in the future. In addition to meeting the energy need, this generation of reactors is designed to fulfill the concept of sustainable development.</onlyinclude>

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	*'''Proliferation Resistance''' - The reactor's use and processing of [[nuclear fuel]] will increase the assurance of materials being unattractive for theft and terrorism, along with a physical protection system to prevent the fuel from ending up in the wrong hands.		*'''Proliferation Resistance''' - The reactor's use and processing of [[nuclear fuel]] will increase the assurance of materials being unattractive for theft and terrorism, along with a physical protection system to prevent the fuel from ending up in the wrong hands.

	==~~Generation IV Reactors~~==		==For further reading==

	The 6 reactors determined by GIF to be the reactors of the future have clear advantages and technological advancements compared to reactors in use today, along with meeting the goals listed above. Most of the 6 systems employ a closed fuel cycle, meaning there will be less waste produced and more reused fuel. Their [[temperature]]s will be considerably higher than those in current use, allowing for higher [[efficiency]] of [[heat transfer]] and improved fuel use.<ref>World Nuclear Association. (July 2 2015). ''Generation IV Nuclear Reactors'' [Online], Available: http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Generation-IV-Nuclear-Reactors/</ref> The reactors can be explored in detail on their respective pages, and are as follows:<ref name=gif1>Generation IV International Forum. (June 30 2015). ''Generation IV Systems'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_59461/generation-iv-systems</ref>		The 6 reactors determined by GIF to be the reactors of the future have clear advantages and technological advancements compared to reactors in use today, along with meeting the goals listed above. Most of the 6 systems employ a closed fuel cycle, meaning there will be less waste produced and more reused fuel. Their [[temperature]]s will be considerably higher than those in current use, allowing for higher [[efficiency]] of [[heat transfer]] and improved fuel use.<ref>World Nuclear Association. (July 2 2015). ''Generation IV Nuclear Reactors'' [Online], Available: http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Generation-IV-Nuclear-Reactors/</ref> The reactors can be explored in detail on their respective pages, and are as follows:<ref name=gif1>Generation IV International Forum. (June 30 2015). ''Generation IV Systems'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_59461/generation-iv-systems</ref>

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<onlyinclude>'''Generation IV nuclear reactors''' are innovative [[nuclear reactor]]s expected to facilitate [[nuclear power]] to meet the energy needs of society in the future. In addition to meeting the energy need, this generation of reactors is designed to fulfill the concept of sustainable development.</onlyinclude>

The concept of Generation IV nuclear reactors was developed by the Generation IV International Forum, originally consisting of 9 countries. Over 100 experts evaluated around 130 reactor concepts, until just 6 were decided upon and determined as the Generation IV reactors.<ref name=gif1/> These reactors are planned to be deployed sometime in the 2030s.<ref>Generation IV International Forum. (July 2 2015). ''Main Page'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_9260/Public</ref>

[[File:flags.png|800px|thumb|center|Figure 1. The Gen-IV reactors are being researched and developed by many countries with clear goals in mind. Countries with active participation include Canada, USA, China, France, Japan, Russia, South Korea, South Africa, Switzerland, and the EU. Non-active members include Brazil, Argentina and United Kingdoms.<ref name=gif1/><ref name=gif2/><ref>Flag Images from Wikimedia Commons</ref>]]

==Generation IV International Forum (GIF)==

Generation IV international forum is an international co-operation framework recognized for the improvement of Generation IV systems. The concept of Generation IV reactors was launched in the United States in 2000 and the forum was established in 2001. The members of Gen IV forum consist of twelve countries and the EU, with detail in Figure 1 above.<ref name=gif2>Generation IV International Forum. (June 30 2015). ''GIF Membership'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_59461/generation-iv-systems</ref>

===Goals of development===

In designing and pursuing the reactors of the future, GIF has centered their goals around four broad areas:<ref name=goals>Generation IV International Forum. (June 30 2015). ''Generation IV Goals'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_9502/generation-iv-goals</ref>

*'''Sustainability''' - Providing sustainable energy that meets clean air objectives, gives long-term availability of systems and effective fuel utilization for worldwide energy production. Also to minimize and manage waste, thereby improving protection for the public and the environment.

*'''Economics''' - Reactors will have a clear [[life cycle]] cost-advantage over other [[energy]] sources, along with less financial risk due to increased reliability.

*'''Safety''' - The reactors will excel in safety and reliability; there will be very low likelihood of core damage, along with minimized severity in the case of an accident. Emergency response systems will be optimized and will not require offsite emergency response.

*'''Proliferation Resistance''' - The reactor's use and processing of [[nuclear fuel]] will increase the assurance of materials being unattractive for theft and terrorism, along with a physical protection system to prevent the fuel from ending up in the wrong hands.

==Generation IV Reactors==

The 6 reactors determined by GIF to be the reactors of the future have clear advantages and technological advancements compared to reactors in use today, along with meeting the goals listed above. Most of the 6 systems employ a closed fuel cycle, meaning there will be less waste produced and more reused fuel. Their [[temperature]]s will be considerably higher than those in current use, allowing for higher [[efficiency]] of [[heat transfer]] and improved fuel use.<ref>World Nuclear Association. (July 2 2015). ''Generation IV Nuclear Reactors'' [Online], Available: http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Generation-IV-Nuclear-Reactors/</ref> The reactors can be explored in detail on their respective pages, and are as follows:<ref name=gif1>Generation IV International Forum. (June 30 2015). ''Generation IV Systems'' [Online], Available: https://www.gen-4.org/gif/jcms/c_59461/generation-iv-systems</ref>

*[[Gas cooled fast reactor]] (GFR)
*[[Lead cooled fast reactor]] (LFR)
*[[Sodium cooled fast reactor]] (SFR)
*[[Molten salt reactor]] (MSR)
*[[Supercritical water cooled reactor]] (SCWR)
*[[Very high temperature reactor]] (VHTR)

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