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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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Securing the advanced reactor fleet
Physical protection accounts for a significant portion of a nuclear power plant’s operational costs. As the U.S. moves toward smaller and safer advanced reactors, similar protection strategies could prove cost prohibitive. For tomorrow’s small modular reactors and microreactors, security costs must remain appropriate to the size of the reactor for economical operation.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Kourosh S. Sadr (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Microreactors are compact, transportable nuclear reactors with power outputs ranging from a few kilowatts to a few megawatts. They cater to diverse applications, including remote locations, military operations, and industrial processes. Microreactors are poised to play a significant role in providing reliable, low-carbon power solutions by offering enhanced safety features, simplified designs, and reduced operational costs. Their potential integration with renewable energy sources can contribute to grid stability and decarbonization efforts. Join our panelists as they discuss the technology behind these reactors and the economic niches they are looking to fill!
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