[HTML][HTML] Economics and finance of molten salt reactors

B Mignacca, G Locatelli - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
There is a long-standing and growing interest in Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) mainly
because of their potential advantages in terms of safety, sustainable fuel cycle, and the high …

Cogeneration: An option to facilitate load following in Small Modular Reactors

G Locatelli, A Fiordaliso, S Boarin, ME Ricotti - Progress in nuclear energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) have been historically deployed to cover the base-
load of the electricity demand. Nowadays some NPPs might perform daily load cycling …

Policies toward net-zero: Benchmarking the economic competitiveness of nuclear against wind and solar energy

V Nian, B Mignacca, G Locatelli - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Policymakers are increasingly discussing the role of nuclear and renewable energy in
replacing fossil-fuelled power generation, especially coal. In this debate, one of the key …

Small modular reactor deployment and obstacles to Be overcome

E Shobeiri, F Genco, D Hoornweg, A Tokuhiro - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
To meet climate policy goals, it will be necessary to deploy a series of low-carbon energy
technologies, including nuclear power. The small modular reactor (SMR) can potentially …

[HTML][HTML] Licensing small modular reactors: A state-of-the-art review of the challenges and barriers

R Sam, T Sainati, B Hanson, R Kay - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Small Modular Reactors are gaining significant interest for their reduced footprint,
lower power output, modularity, and innovative features. The licensing of SMRs is key to …

Integral and separate effects test facilities to support water cooled small modular reactors: A review

PK Bhowmik, CEE Perez, JD Fishler, SAB Prieto… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study reviews previous experimental facilities and test programs relevant to water-
cooled reactor system design and analysis to meet regulatory compliances. This study aims …

Evaluating nuclear power's suitability for climate change mitigation: technical risks, economic implications and incompatibility with renewable energy systems

F Präger, C Breyer, HJ Fell… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the suitability of nuclear power as an
option to combat the escalating climate emergency. Summarizing and evaluating key …

Scaling methodologies and similarity analysis for thermal hydraulics test facility development for water-cooled small modular reactor

PK Bhowmik, P Sabharwall, JT Johnson… - … Engineering and Design, 2024 - Elsevier
Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent a promising option for providing clean and
sustainable energy due to their potential for enhanced safety, reduced capital costs, and …

[HTML][HTML] Deeds not words: Barriers and remedies for Small Modular nuclear Reactors

B Mignacca, G Locatelli, T Sainati - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
There is a growing interest in Small Modular nuclear Reactors (SMRs) driven mostly by the
concerns in decarbonising the electricity and heat sectors. Despite the expected advantages …

Why are megaprojects, including nuclear power plants, delivered overbudget and late? reasons and remedies

G Locatelli - arxiv preprint arxiv:1802.07312, 2018 - arxiv.org
In the first section, this report analyses Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) in the context of
megaprojects, explaining why they are often delivered over budget and late. In the second …