Collaborative Approach in Developing a Small SCWR

Abstract

A joint Research and Development (R&D) project between University of Saskatchewan and Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) is being established to develop a concept of the small Canadian supercritical water-cooled reactor (SCWR) for power generation and process heat in remote areas. This project will be led by professors at the university and supported by technology experts from AECL. It integrates student training with a significant contribution to the reactor concept development. Students from various disciplines will combine results from physics, fuel, thermalhydraulic, control, material, and chemistry analyses to develop the core and fuel channel configurations and fuel design. This project would enhance the R&D expertise and capability of University of Saskatchewan and facilitate training of highly qualified persons (HQPs) for nuclear and non-nuclear industries at Saskatchewan and in Canada.