The principal strengths of SMR-300 include its inherent safety, robust security, simple and reliable operation, flexible application, rapid constructibility and competitive economics.
The SMR-300 design is driven by the principal criterion that all safety systems must be passive. All safety systems of the plant exist inside containment and are protected further by the concrete enclosure structure.
Simplicity of design and automated control results in lower operating and maintenance burden, and decreases with the need for a large pool of nuclear scientists and engineers to operate the plant, making SMR-300 a viable source of energy for developing economies.
The SMR-300 is highly flexible for location and utility. It has a small footprint, can use air-cooled condensers in water scarce locations if needed, and can be placed in both highly populated or remote locations. Because SMR-300 is walk-away safe, it can be sited next to population centers without any threat to the local environment or populace. Placing SMR-300 close to cities and towns will reduce transmission losses and enable the plant’s workers to live in the local community.