The article, “Small modular reactors: A comprehensive overview of their economics and strategic aspects. Progress in Nuclear Energy.” by Locatelli et al. (2014), introduces Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as technology that could revolutionise the energy market by providing clean energy with reduced greenhouse emissions. SMRs are the evolution of nuclear reactor designs, focused on miniaturising reactor components and using new breakthroughs in nuclear physics to develop a power plant that can combat the ever-increasing need for energy in our modern world. According to Locatelli et al. (2014), several types of SMRs, particularly Light Wave Reactors (LWRs), are achievable within the next few years and will be able to be deployed commercially on a large-scale to meet energy demands in new nuclear markets. Specifically, the NuScale SMR, which is a LWR, has the greatest potential of realising that goal. As explained by Ingersoll et al. (2014), the NuScale SMR presents a compact and modular design, with features such as fuel flexibility and the Emergency Core Cooling System, allowing the reactor to be adapted in a variety of industries, while maintaining safety measures in the event of an emergency. With such features, SMRs, such as NuScale, should spearhead the replacement of traditional power generation methods within the next few decades. References
Locatelli, G., Bingham, C., & Mancini, M. (2014). Small modular reactors: A comprehensive overview of their economics and strategic aspects. Progress in Nuclear Energy, 73, 75-85.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149197014000122
Ingersoll, D. T., Houghton, Z. J., Bromm, R., & Desportes, C. (2014). NuScale small modular reactor for Co-generation of electricity and water. Desalination, 340, 84-93.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0011916414000885?casa_token=wX8dlq7OS5sAAAAA:-s7zEU1wrwVwSjOlcDvHyjrAqbyBXi294oFZHXzt3lBsa144NvXvq6wImqKot-L2QwBPV8PsEUo
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