Abstract The interest toward Small Modular nuclear Reactors (SMRs) is growing, and the
economic competitiveness of SMRs versus large reactors is a key topic. Leveraging a …

Generation IV nuclear power plants (GEN IV NPPs) are supposed to become, in many
countries, an important source of base load power in the middle–long term (2030–2050) …

A key challenge for engineers and scientists over the coming decades is to develop and
deploy power plants with sufficient capacity and flexibility to meet the growing demand for …

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an advanced, safe type of nuclear reactor technology
that are suitable for small and medium sized applications including both power and heat …

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 …

As the US energy system evolves, the amount of electricity from variable-generation sources
is likely to increase, which could result in additional times when electricity demand is lower …

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 …

Despite the very demanding operational environment in nuclear reactors, there have been
relatively few advanced high-performance materials introduced into fission reactors during …

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 …

Load following is the potential for a power plant to adjust its power output as demand and
price for electricity fluctuates throughout the day. In nuclear power plants, this is done by …