SMRs

by dorfl

Small modular nuclear reactors designed to be deployed off-grid at remote sites. SMRs are manufactured as sealed units with a fixed energy capacity, including both fuel and generator components. This means they can be quickly setup anywhere but once depleted must be returned to base for refurbishment.

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3 years ago
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g Seems very similar to RITEG

4 years ago

Do you know about RITEG? How is this different?

4 years ago
(updated 4 years ago)

Same differences as IRL, except SMRs are not really a practical technology yet:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_modular_reactor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioisotope_thermoelectric_generator

Basically:

  • Higher output: 5MW 10GJ / 25MW 100GJ / 50MW 500GJ
  • Fewer required, but also shorter life spans because higher output
  • Can be mined and moved while retaining charge
  • Tertiary power source, like accumulators
  • No decay rate
4 years ago

Thank you. :-)

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