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Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations (Narrative) (Details)

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Basis of Presentation, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Extention of fuel cycle length 24 months      
Operating cycle length 18 months      
Maximum increase in power output 30.00%      
Metallic fuel power uprate percentage 10.00%      
Operating cycle length - Westinghouse-type 24 months      
Stock based compensation $ 59,796 $ 147,163    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 2,177,072 1,082,948 3,672,877 2,197,555
Valuation allowance 100.00%   100.00%  
Research and Development Expense 431,986 643,273    
Minimum [Member]
       
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes 10.00%      
Amortization period for patents 17 years      
Maximum [Member]
       
Power output increase based on future potential reveunes 17.00%      
Federally insured cash limit 250,000      
Amortization period for patents 20 years      
Approximations [Member]
       
Stock based compensation 100,000      
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value 2,200,000   3,700,000  
Restricted Cash 600,000   600,000  
Unrealized gain loss from financial institutions 0 16,000    
Research and Development Expense 400,000 600,000    
Vanguard High Yield Corp Investor Fund [Member] | Approximations [Member]
       
Marketable Securities 16,000      
Cost basis of investments     $ 14,000