Small Advanced Reactors for Remote Electricity Generation

Abstract

Small advanced reactors provide unique technology advantages for remote electricity generation. Advanced reactor attributes that provide these advantages include: Fast spectrum physics; High temperature coolants; Accident resistant fuels. The result can be simpler design and operation, longer core life (without refueling), and improved safety.Gen4 Energy (formerly Hyperion Power Generation) is developing a small next generation nuclear power reactor. Sealed at the factory, including fuel for its 10 year operational lifetime, the Gen4 Reactor Module (G4M) will require no refueling and no on-site access to nuclear fuel (vastly reducing safety and proliferation concerns).