Are small reactors the next big thing in nuclear?

NRC commissioners have recognized the need to examine their processes with the risks and requirements of SMRs in mind, and they have taken steps to accelerate the development of a risk-informed licensing framework for SMRs; one that might recognize some SMRs do not present the same level or nature o...

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Published in:Electric light & power 2010-11, Vol.88 (6), p.46
Main Authors: Sullivan, Mary Anne, Stenger, Daniel F, Roma, Amy C
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Commercialization
Electricity generation
Energy policy
Licensing
Licensing, certification and accreditation
Nuclear energy
Nuclear industry
Nuclear power plants
Nuclear reactors
US exports
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Summary:NRC commissioners have recognized the need to examine their processes with the risks and requirements of SMRs in mind, and they have taken steps to accelerate the development of a risk-informed licensing framework for SMRs; one that might recognize some SMRs do not present the same level or nature of nuclear safety and security issues that must be addressed for their large-scale counterparts. For example, some SMRs can be built underground.
ISSN:0013-4120