Small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) offer alternatives for providing affordable, secure sources of emissions-free generation to the world’s rapidly changing and diverse markets.
The Westinghouse SMR is a 225 megawatt integral pressurized water reactor with all primary components located inside the reactor vessel. Passive safety systems and proven components - realized in the industry-leading AP1000® plant design - are incorporated throughout to achieve the highest levels of safety and to reduce the number of components required. The Westinghouse SMR is fueled by an adaptation of the Westinghouse fuel design. It also leverages the latest U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed safety and security features.
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Specifications
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| Thermal Output |
800 MWt
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| Electrical Output |
> 225 MW
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| Passive Safety Systems |
No operator intervention required for 7 days
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| Core Design |
17x17 Robust Fuel Assembly
8.0 ft / 2.4 m Active Length
< 5% Enriched U235
89 Assemblies
Soluble Boron and 37 Internal CRDMs
24 Month Refueling Interval
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| Reactor Vessel Size |
Outer Diameter: 11.5 ft / 3.5 m
Height: 81.0 ft / 24.7 m |
| Upper Vessel Package |
280 Tons / 254000 kg
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| Containment Vessel Size |
Outer Diameter: 32.0 ft / 9.8 m
Height: 89.0 ft / 27.1 m
Fully Modular Construction |
| Reactor Coolant Pumps |
8 External, Horizontally-Mounted Pumps
Sealless Configuration |
| Steam Generator |
Recirculating, Once-Through, Straight-Tube
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| Pressurizer |
Integral to Vessel
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| Instrumentation and Control |
OVATION®-based Digital Control System
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