Small modular reactor (SMR) development plan in Korea

Journal Article · Wed Apr 29 04:00:00 EDT 2015 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4916841· OSTI ID:22391609

Shin, Yong-Hoon; Park, Sangrok; Kim, Byong Sup; Choi, Swongho; Hwang, Il Soon ^[1]

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1. Nuclear Transmutation Energy Research Center, Seoul National University, Bldg.31-1, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 151-742 (Korea, Republic of)

Since the first nuclear power was engaged in Korean electricity grid in 1978, intensive research and development has been focused on localization and standardization of large pressurized water reactors (PWRs) aiming at providing Korean peninsula and beyond with economical and safe power source. With increased priority placed on the safety since Chernobyl accident, Korean nuclear power R and D activity has been diversified into advanced PWR, small modular PWR and generation IV reactors. After the outbreak of Fukushima accident, inherently safe small modular reactor (SMR) receives growing interest in Korea and Europe. In this paper, we will describe recent status of evolving designs of SMR, their advantages and challenges. In particular, the conceptual design of lead-bismuth cooled SMR in Korea, URANUS with 40∼70 MWe is examined in detail. This paper will cover a framework of the program and a strategy for the successful deployment of small modular reactor how the goals would entail and the approach to collaboration with other entities.

• OSTI ID: 22391609
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1659; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
BISMUTH
DESIGN
ELECTRICITY
GRIDS
LEAD
NUCLEAR POWER
PWR TYPE REACTORS
REACTOR ACCIDENTS
REACTOR SAFETY
REPUBLIC OF KOREA