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First set of equipment delivered for Xe-100 RPS prototype

March 7, 2022, 9:30AMNuclear News

Members of the Xe-100 reactor protection system team and the first set of prototype equipment. (Photo: X-energy)

X-energy, developer of the Xe-100 small modular reactor, has delivered the first of four sets of equipment for the Xe-100 reactor protection system (RPS) prototype, marking the latest milestone in the company’s efforts under the Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP).

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First set of equipment delivered for Xe-100 RPS prototype

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