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Old 23rd Mar 2015, 11:01
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ORAC
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Glad to see you're fully informed as to the relative running costs of nuclear vs diesel and GT-powered ships. I can't wait to see your comparison.
Well, one has been done.

Bottom line, nuclear is more expensive, for LSD class ships and larger, unless the price of oil goes above $323 a barrel (in 2011 dollars).

Congressional Budget Office - 2011 - The Cost-Effectiveness of Nuclear Power for Navy Surface Ships
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