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Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR)
| Designer: |
PBMR (Pty.), Ltd.
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| Reactor Power: |
400 MWt
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| Electrical Output: |
165 MWe
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| Outlet Conditions: |
Up to 900°C (1652°F)
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| Coolant: |
Helium
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| Fuel Design: |
~450,000 low-enriched UO2 TRISO fuel particles in pebbles
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| Refueling: |
Online
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| Letter of Intent: |
Updated March 24, 2009
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| Licensing Plan: |
Design Certification
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| Expected Submittal: |
FY2013
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| Design Information: |
Modular, gas-cooled, pebble bed reactor with online refueling that generates electricity via a gas or steam turbine and which may also be used for process heat applications.
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| Status/Other Info: |
Licensing of a demonstration plant in South Africa is being reconsidered. Agreement with Chinese for cooperation in development.
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| Website: |
http://www.pbmr.co.za/  |
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