Small Reactors: The Promise and Challenges [View Point]
This article examines the prospects of emerging small modular reactors and microreactors. The advantages and drawbacks of utilizing small reactors versus large ones are discussed. The promise and hurdles of modular designs, manufacturing and construction are explored. The article highlights the inherent and passive safety features of these reactors.
Authors
- Esam M.A. Hussein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9802-952X)
Institutions
- University of New Brunswick (CA)
- University of Regina (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IEEE Electrification Magazine
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/mele.2024.3473548
- Primary Topic
- Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00