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International Reactor Innovative and Secure (IRIS)

Designer:   Westinghouse Electric Company

International Reactor Innovative and Secure (IRIS)
Reactor Power:   1000 MWt

Electrical Output:   335 MWe

Outlet Conditions:   330°C

Coolant:   Light water

Fuel Design:   17 x 17 assemblies 4.95% enrichment UO2

Refueling:   3-3.5 years

Letter of Intent:   Updated March 18, 2009

Licensing Plan:   Design Certification

Expected Submittal:   Q3 2012

Design Information:   Pressurized water reactor with reactor vessel, helical-coil steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, and pressurizer within a reactor vessel which is enclosed in a spherical steel containment vessel.

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Website:   http://hulk.cesnef.polimi.it/ exit icon


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