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Public opinion on nuclear energy tends to interesting. The conventional submarine M. A. V.; HAGUENAUER, G. M. Pequenos cy of a Direct Contact Membrane Distil-
be negative, but numbers point to it being with nuclear propulsion, the possibility of Reatores Modulares (SMRs): Perspectiv- lation (DCMD) Module for Waste Heat
one of the safest sources of energy gener- using nuclear propulsion in bulk carriers as em Dessalinização Nuclear. Conexão Recovery. Appl. Thermal Eng., V. 182,
ation. Nuclear energy saved and saves lives and other large merchant ships, the instal- Nuclear, ABDAN, Vol. 1, n.1, p.19, 2019. p. 1-14, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.applther-
daily by displacing fossil fuels and generat- lation of modular reactors in coastal areas Available in: www.abdan.org.br. maleng.2020.116063.
ing radioisotopes for diagnosis and medical and oceanic islands, the cogeneration of IAEA. Nuclear Technology Review 2020. NATIONAL SHIPBUILDING RESEARCH
treatments for various ailments. electricity, hydrogen and desalination with IAEA. NUTEC Plastics. Available in: PROGRAM – NSRP. History of NSRP, MARI-
https://www.iaea.org/services/key-pro-
TECH and ASE. Available in: https://www.
The new, more versatile, and safer gen- small reactors, the use of microreactors in grammes/nutec-plastics. nsrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/
eration of reactors can be used in the mar- the production of oil and gas, the use of IAEA; OCDE. International Conference NSRP-History.pdf
itime environment for desalination and hy- nuclear techniques in the fishing and aqua- on Climate Change and the Role of OCDE. Energy Technology Perspectives
drogen production, through thermodynam- culture industry are examples of application Nuclear Power, 2019. 2020, 2019.
ic cogeneration cycles that optimize energy of these technologies that could contribute LISBOA, K. M.; MORAES, D. B.; COTTA, WORLD NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION – WNA.
use. This can be done both on vessels and in to the mitigation of climate change and to C. P. N.; COTTA, R. M. Analysis of the Nuclear-Powered Ships. Available in:
coastal or insular areas, remote or difficult the general well-being of the population. Membrane Effects on the Energy Efficien- https://world-nuclear.org.
to access. Certainly, with technological ad- Considering that the Amazônia Azul (Blue
vances that are already on the horizon, new Amazon) is an extension of 5.7 million square
applications of nuclear technologies at sea kilometers, through which 95% of the coun-
will emerge and will be subjected to analysis try’s maritime trade, 10% of global maritime
regarding their efficiency and effectiveness. trade and 99% of communications by sub-
For this, it is necessary to maintain an open marine cables passes, and is a region that
and receptive attitude to the news that al- holds 90% of the reserves of oil and 70%
lows scientific-technological and economic of gas and great wealth in mineral resourc-
evaluations that are impartial and attentive es and biodiversity, it is essential to preserve,
to the well-being of society. protect and exploit its riches in a sustainable
In Brazil, with its large uranium reserves, way. For all that has already been discussed in
mastery of the nuclear fuel cycle and even- this chapter, nuclear technologies have much
tual progress in the challenge of building to contribute for this immense region to con-
modern modular reactors, the nuclear op- tinue to be a valuable heritage and a bearer
tion for the sea seems to be particularly of a future for Brazilians.

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