SMR are promising technology with large potential marketability. Although the midterm future seems to be unclear, given their uncertain commercial attractiveness. Can you recommend any research on the subject please?
This report evaluates the market opportunities, commercialization timeframe, and cost competitiveness of light water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S. The analysis concludes that SMRs are commercially viable and needed in the marketplace by the mid-2020s. http://smrstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SMR-Start-Economic-Analysis-APPROVED-2017-09-14.pdf
The Technical assessment investigated current SMR designs most likely to be commercially successful globally,
noting political and other factors which might have an impact. This included interviews with a set of down-
selected SMR vendors. Through engagement with the vendors, an initial assessment of key unsolved issues
and technical challenges requiring resolution before a successful SMR can be brought to market were
identified. The technical assessments spanned across fuel cycle design, materials, manufacture, fabrication,
construction, licensing, operation, sites, safety and security. A key criterion for suitability was the potential for
deployment within a ten year timescale.
An initial assessment of the available SMRs based on the following criteria was undertaken:
• Technical maturity and viability
• Maturity of Safety Case and certification
• Key strengths and areas for development
• Programmes to address development needs
• Available resources – people, capability, facilities and funding
• Economic viability
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smr-feasibility-study-december-2014.pdf
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