About SMR
Small Modular Reactors
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear fission reactors that are smaller than conventional reactors. The term “small” in the context of SMRs refers to design power output.
Small modular reactors have a power output of less than 300 MWe. The term “modular” in the context of SMRs refers to its scalability and to the ability to fabricate major components of the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) in a factory environment and then transported them to the site.
Key characteristics:
Modularity
Improved safety
Easier construction
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eVinci Micro Reactor
The eVinci Micro Reactor is a small pressurized water reactor (PWR) design that is being developed by US-based company Westinghouse Electric Company. The reactor has a capacity of 1-3 MW and is designed to be fully self-contained and transportable. It is intended to provide reliable, clean, and affordable energy for remote locations, such as mining sites and military bases, as well as for industrial process heat and power generation. The eVinci Micro Reactor uses a compact core and a modular, scalable design, and is designed with passive safety features to enhance safety and reduce complexity. The design is currently undergoing review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for licensing in Canada, and has also been proposed for use in several other countries. The first commercial deployment of the eVinci Micro Reactor is expected to occur in the mid-2020s.
Here are some characteristics of the eVinci Micro Reactor:
- Design: The eVinci Micro Reactor is a small pressurized water reactor (PWR) design that uses a compact core and a modular, scalable design. The reactor is designed to be fully self-contained and transportable.
- Size: The eVinci Micro Reactor has a capacity of 1-3 MW. The small size of the reactor allows for factory fabrication and transport on a single truck, which can reduce construction costs and time.
- Safety: The eVinci Micro Reactor is designed with passive safety features, including a natural circulation cooling system that does not require pumps or electricity to operate. The reactor is also designed to be able to safely shut down and maintain cooling without operator intervention.
- Cost: The modular design of the eVinci Micro Reactor is intended to reduce construction costs and time, as modules can be manufactured off-site and transported to the site for installation. The small size of the reactor also allows for simpler, more standardized designs that can be replicated across multiple units.
- Licensing: The eVinci Micro Reactor is currently undergoing review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for licensing in Canada. The design has also been proposed for use in several other countries, including the United States and Ukraine.
- Deployment: The eVinci Micro Reactor has been proposed for use in remote locations, such as mining sites and military bases, as well as for industrial process heat and power generation. The first commercial deployment of the eVinci Micro Reactor is expected to occur in the mid-2020s.
