The University of Idaho, in collaboration with NuScale Power LLC, proposes to design and construct a small modular reactor (SMR) remote simulator t…
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
August 22, 2019
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The University of Idaho, in collaboration with NuScale Power LLC, proposes to design and construct a small modular reactor (SMR) remote simulator that is cloud-based and accessible to multiple research institutions in the region. The simulator will be used for testing of flexible operation scenarios (SMR in concert with wind generation to supply power during periods of low winds), developing enhanced situational awareness for SMR operators with regard to cybersecurity, and testing hybrid systems for industrial processes (i.e. desalination, paper production, wastewater treatment). The simulator will be housed in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) to allow public access and flexibility in reactor design testing.