SMR Flashcards
The …, is a complementary initiative of the IAEA that aims to advance the harmonization and standardization of SMR design, construction, regulatory and industrial approaches. The initiative is comprised of two separate but complementary tracks: the … … Track and the … … Track.
The Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI), is a complementary initiative of the IAEA that aims to advance the harmonization and standardization of SMR design, construction, regulatory and industrial approaches. The initiative is comprised of two separate but complementary tracks: the NHSI Regulatory Track and the NHSI Industry Track.
The IAEA supports Member States towards the safe and secure deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs), which can enhance energy security while helping to achieve global climate goals. To this end, the Agency has launched two interconnected mechanisms: … and …
The IAEA supports Member States towards the safe and secure deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs), which can enhance energy security while helping to achieve global climate goals. To this end, the Agency has launched two interconnected mechanisms: the IAEA Platform on SMRs and their Applications (SMR Platform) and the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI)
The SMR Platform serves as the focal point for the IAEA’s activities in the field of SMRs and their applications. It provides coordinated support and expertise from across the entire Agency, encompassing all aspects relevant to the …, early …, and … of SMRs. The SMR Platform is designed to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among Member States and other stakeholders, supporting the safe and secure … of SMRs worldwide.
The SMR Platform serves as the focal point for the IAEA’s activities in the field of SMRs and their applications. It provides coordinated support and expertise from across the entire Agency, encompassing all aspects relevant to the development, early deployment, and oversight of SMRs. The SMR Platform is designed to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among Member States and other stakeholders, supporting the safe and secure deployment of SMRs worldwide.
The amount dedicated to the Euratom programme for 2021-2025 is EUR x billion, divided among three specific programmes: indirect actions in the field of x energy research (EUR 583 million), nuclear fission and x (EUR 266 million) and direct actions undertaken by the … (EUR 532 million).
The amount dedicated to the Euratom programme for 2021-2025 is EUR 1.38 billion, divided among three specific programmes: indirect actions in the field of fusion energy research (EUR 583 million), nuclear fission and radiation protection (EUR 266 million) and direct actions undertaken by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (EUR 532 million).
Globally, there are about X SMR designs in various stages of development. According to the IAEA, only X SMRs are close to being deployed, all located in …, … and ….
Globally, there are about 50 SMR designs in various stages of development. According to the IAEA, only four SMRs are close to being deployed, all located in Argentina, China and Russia.
According to data from the World Nuclear Association, an industry organisation, the EU sources X% of its natural uranium from Russia and counts on its enrichment services in X% of cases.
According to data from the World Nuclear Association, an industry organisation, the EU sources 20% of its natural uranium from Russia and counts on its enrichment services in 26% of cases.
The Euratom Research and Training Work Programme 2023-2025 has a budget of EUR x million. The Commission is launching the first-ever Innovation Action of EUR x million through the Euratom Work Programme 2023-2025 to support the safety of ….
In addition, this Work Programme will earmark EUR x million for co-funding researchers and industry to work together on the safety of …, including SMRs, with interested Member States.
The Euratom Research and Training Work Programme 2023-2025 has a budget of EUR 132 million. The Commission is launching the first-ever Innovation Action of EUR 15 million through the Euratom Work Programme 2023-2025 to support the safety of European Light Water SMRs.
In addition, this Work Programme will earmark EUR 12 million for co-funding researchers and industry to work together on the safety of Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), including SMRs, with interested Member States.
Moreover, following the invasion of Russia in Ukraine, the Euratom Work Programme 2021-2022 was amended to include a topic aimed at diversifying the nuclear fuel supply for … currently highly dependent from Russian fuel.
Moreover, following the invasion of Russia in Ukraine, the Euratom Work Programme 2021-2022 was amended to include a topic aimed at diversifying the nuclear fuel supply for VVER reactors currently highly dependent from Russian fuel.
Looking back on a pivotal year for the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), 2024 was filled with key developments. It began with the European Commission’s … on …, highlighting the crucial role of … in achieving the 2040 climate targets and climate neutrality by 2050.
Looking back on a pivotal year for the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), 2024 was filled with key developments. It began with the European Commission’s communication on 6 February, highlighting the crucial role of SMRs in achieving the 2040 climate targets and climate neutrality by 2050.
SMRs are defined as small nuclear reactors with a maximum output of x Megawatt electric (MWe) and can produce 7.2 million kWh per day. By comparison, large-size nuclear power plants have an output of over 1,000 MWe and can produce 24 million kWh per day. SMRs can vary in size from around x megawatts electric (MWe) up to x MWe and can use a range of possible coolants including …, … or …, depending on the technology.
SMRs are defined as small nuclear reactors with a maximum output of 300 Megawatt electric (MWe) and can produce 7.2 million kWh per day. By comparison, large-size nuclear power plants have an output of over 1,000 MWe and can produce 24 million kWh per day. SMRs can vary in size from around 20 megawatts electric (MWe) up to 300 MWe and can use a range of possible coolants including light water, liquid metal or molten salt, depending on the technology.
SMR is the generic term to name such kinds of reactors, but the ones based on … technology are also often called advanced modular reactors (AMRs). They all use nuclear fission reactions to generate heat that can be used directly or for generating electricity.
SMRs comprise the latest technological features and safety advantages and many companies, and start-ups are looking into SMR projects.
SMR is the generic term to name such kinds of reactors, but the ones based on non-light water technology are also often called advanced modular reactors (AMRs). They all use nuclear fission reactions to generate heat that can be used directly or for generating electricity.
SMRs comprise the latest technological features and safety advantages and many companies, and start-ups are looking into SMR projects.
As they are smaller in size, power output and capacity, SMR need less … and less …, but offer greater flexibility for … than large nuclear plants
As they are smaller in size, power output and capacity, SMR need less space and less cooling water, but offer greater flexibility for site selection than large nuclear plants
They are modular and can be produced …, which allows for production cost efficiency through economies of scale.
As their systems and components can be factory-assembled, they can be transported as modules or even whole units to a location, reducing ….
They are modular and can be produced in series, which allows for production cost efficiency through economies of scale.
As their systems and components can be factory-assembled, they can be transported as modules or even whole units to a location, reducing installation costs.
SMRs are adapted to supply electricity and additionally capable to supply … for industrial applications, …, as well as for production of ….
SMRs are adapted to supply electricity and additionally capable to supply heat for industrial applications, district heating, as well as for production of hydrogen.
SMRs are harnessing the … from traditional large reactors, as well as the use of small-scale reactors in nuclear … and other nuclear-powered vessels, such as ….
SMRs have … (inherent) safety systems, with a simpler design, a reactor core with lower core power and larger fractions of …. These altogether increase significantly the … allowed for operators to react in case of incidents or accidents.
SMRs are harnessing the operating experience from traditional large reactors, as well as the use of small-scale reactors in nuclear submarines and other nuclear-powered vessels, such as icebreakers.
SMRs have passive (inherent) safety systems, with a simpler design, a reactor core with lower core power and larger fractions of coolant. These altogether increase significantly the time allowed for operators to react in case of incidents or accidents.
