Technology

Holtec’s Inherently Safe Modular Reactor SMR-160+

Building on Holtec’s vast experience of delivering cutting-edge technologies to the global nuclear energy industry over the past 25 years, SMR is committed to delivering to the world a safe, secure, reliable, clean and affordable small modular nuclear reactor – SMR-160+.

The principal technical mission of SMR-160+ is “safety and security first.” Located deep underground, SMR-160+’s robustly designed core is protected from cataclysmic environmental phenomena and malevolent human intervention. It is designed to provide an unfailingly safe and economical source of clean energy from nuclear fission, SMR-160+ incorporates passive features in its operation to ensure utmost safety and reliability.

Because of its inherent safety and security, SMR-160+ will be used by governments to protect their critical infrastructure such as research facilities and military bases. Because of its modest size, SMR-160+ will merit use in cogeneration, district heating, and as a source of reliable power to remote locations.

The operational simplicity and modest outlay required to commission and operate SMR-160+ will make it an ideal solution to deliver pollution-free nuclear energy to developing countries, help expand reliable and affordable supplies of energy for developed nations and sustain economic growth worldwide.

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Patents

TitleYearPatent No.Status
Nuclear Reactor Vessel Support System2022US 11,393,598 B2, US 10,726,962 B2Granted
Nuclear Reactor Shroud2022US 11,289,219 B2, US 9,773,576 B2, US 10,580,539 B2, EP 2 962 306 B1Granted
Optimized Nuclear Fuel Core Design for a Small Modular2021US 11,205,521 B2Granted
Steam Generator for Nuclear Steam Supply System2021US 11,120,920 B2, US 10,510,452, US 10,395,783 B2Granted
A Fail-Safe Control Rod Drive System for Nuclear Reactor2021US 11,094,421 B2, US 10,573,419 B2, US 10,573,418 B2, US 9,496,057Granted
Method for Heating a Primary Coolant in a Nuclear Steam Supply System2021US 11,031,146 B2, US 10,102,936 B2Granted
Nuclear Fuel Core, Nuclear Fuel Cartridge, and Methods of Fueling and/or Defueling a Nuclear Reactor2021US 10,923,239 B2, US 9,865,363 B2Granted
Component Cooling Water System for Nuclear Power Plant2020US 10,672,523 B2, US 9,786,394 B2Granted
Space Saver Flanged Joint for a Nuclear Reactor Vessel2020US 10,665,357 B2, US 9,892,806 B2Granted
Loss-of-Coolant Accident Reactor Cooling System2020US 10,665,354 B2, US 10,069,389 B2, JP 6454692, EP 3005374Granted
Shutdown System for a Nuclear Steam Supply System2018US 10,115,487 B2Granted
Nuclear Power Generation System2018US 9,922,740 B2Granted
Nuclear Steam Supply System2017US 9,852,820 B2Granted
Passive Reactor Containment Protection System2015US 9,786,393 B2Granted