I ride a ferry to and from work ten times a week. There are always discussions about the cost of fuel and raising the rider's rates. Would a nuclear ferry be more cost effective and environmentally friendly? Are there any in the world?
2007-01-21 05:45:46 · 2 answers · asked by maisie 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
the cost would not be productive ... a steam engine would be better and cost less to operate and be safer to the nuke-pollution factor...
2007-01-21 05:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by XTX 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say no. The military uses reactors in its Subs and Aircraft Carriers because of the large distances need to traverse between refueling. A large staff of trained proffesionals have to monitor the reactor 24/7 and I don't think a Ferry service could absorb the large cost of operating one for the short distances they cover.
2007-01-21 13:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Craig 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋