A Passively Safe Reactor

摘要

1. What is the timeline for the GE Hitachi Nuclear ESBWR? In the fall of 2014 the GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) was certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The ESBWR's technology represents the culmination of more than 55 years of experience designing, building and servicing advanced reactors globally. In addition to its best-in-class safety, the ESBWR includes a modular design for ease of construction, increased fuel efficiency and the lowest projected operating, maintenance and staffing costs per megawatt hour in the industry. GEH offers an experienced team that is supply chain qualified. 2. Which U.S. Utilities are processing COLA with the NRC? Describe the licensing progress. Two license applications referenc-ing ESBWR technology are currently pending with the NRC. In 2008, DTE Energy selected ESBWR technology for a proposed nuclear power plant, Fermi 3, with an NRC license expected in 2015. In 2013 Dominion Virginia Power selected ESBWR technology for its North Anna Unit 3 Nuclear Power Plant project, with an NRC license expected in 2016.