Environmental Impact
- Either a liquid lead–bismuth alloy, liquid mercury or solid tungsten will be used in quantities of around 20 tonnes for liquid targets.
- Substances will be generated by the neutron beam that are radioactive and volatile.
- 40-50 MW of electrical power will be needed when the beam is in use.
- Radioactive and hazardous materials storage and transports will be required.
- ESS, E.on and Lunds Energi are collaborating in a project aiming to get the facility to be the world's first completely sustainable large-scale research centre through investment in windpower.
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