Sep 13, 2023 · The IAEA’s Technical Working Group on Small and Medium Sized or Modular Reactors (TWG-SMR) and the SMR Regulators' Forum unites experts to discuss challenges and share experiences related to the development and future deployment of SMRs. The IAEA fosters sustainable nuclear energy development.

Oct 18, 2024 · Small and medium-sized or modular reactors are an option to fulfil the need for flexible power generation for a wider range of users and applications. Small modular reactors, deployable either as single or multi-module plant, offer the possibility to combine nuclear with alternative energy sources ...

Oct 30, 2020 · Two other SMR frontrunners in Argentina and China are due to begin operation within the next three years. Argentina, China and Russia presented their progress on SMR technology in the webinar. The Akademik Lomonosov became the world’s first SMR power plant to enter commercial operation when it was connected to the grid in Russia’s remote ...

Most data presented in this publication come from the 2024 update to the ARIS database. Publications on the status of SMR technology developments have been published in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024. More Information …

Aug 28, 2024 · Los SMR tienen pocas necesidades de combustible. Las centrales nucleares basadas en SMR pueden necesitar recargar combustible con menor frecuencia, cada 3 a 7 años, frente al intervalo de 1 a 2 años de las centrales convencionales. Algunos SMR están diseñados para funcionar durante un lapso de hasta 30 años sin recargar combustible.

Sep 27, 2022 · One year after the launch of the IAEA Platform on Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and their Applications, experts from the IAEA and around the world came together at an event during the 66th IAEA General Conference to assess its achievements and outlook in supporting SMR development, deployment, licensing and oversight worldwide.

Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the SMR Platform aims to accelerate the development and deployment of SMRs, helping to strengthen energy security while also mitigating climate change. The NHSI is a complementary initiative that aims to advance the harmonization and standardization of SMR design, construction, regulatory and ...

Apr 22, 2020 · How can SMR designers improve safety? Karine Herviou: The SMR Regulators’ Forum considers that it would be beneficial for both designers and regulators to think beyond the single unit mindset. This might involve extending their considerations to whole site risk including developing methods of aggregating risk from differing on site sources.

Oct 25, 2024 · The SMR Platform is a focal point for the IAEA’s activities in this field and provides coordinated support and expertise from across the entire Agency. At the same time, NHSI brings together policy makers, regulators, designers, vendors, and operators to enhance the harmonization of regulatory approaches and the wider standardization of ...

Aug 9, 2024 · “It is clear that SMRs will be a vital component of the clean energy transition, and we must ensure that countries interested in this technology have a solid understanding of what is needed to successfully implement SMR projects.” SMRs are in many ways very similar to their larger counterparts.