Deep Fission holds another public meeting in Parsons to answer questions and address the public's concerns about its underground reactor.

 

Representatives from the California-based company along with nuclear engineering experts were on a panel earlier this week at the Parsons Municipal Building. The group gave a brief presentation followed by a question and answer session. One of the panel members was the Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program at Kansas State University Amir Bhahadori. Bhahadori addressed issues of safety concerning nuclear reactors. He says federal regulators keep a close eye on all reactors and that regulation strongly outweighs the risks.

 

Chief Operating Officer of Deep Fission Mike Brasel  was also on the panel. He says the technology used for the underground reactor is similar to that used in oil drilling.

 

 

He adds that the equipment involved uses the latest technology.

 

 

The panel also told the audience that waste from the reactor will be handled by the federal government and that 28 states are currently seeking authorization to be dedicated sites for waste storage.

 

Deep Fission uses a small modular pressurized water reactor placed in a 1-mile-deep borehole, aiming to enhance safety through underground containment. The facility is currently being built at the Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons.

 

Photo: COO Mike Brasel addresses the audience