United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Protecting People and the Environment

Westinghouse Small Modular Reactor

Designer:   Westinghouse

Super-Safe, Small and Simple (4S)
Reactor Power:   800 MWt

Electrical Output:   >225 MWe

Coolant:   Light-water

Fuel Design:   17x17 Fuel Assembly, < 5 wt% Enrichment

Refueling:   2 years

Letter of Intent:   Response to RIS 2011-02 Rev.1

Licensing Plan:   Design Certification

Planned Submittal:   September 2013

Design Information:   Modular design, integral pressurized water reactor with passive safety features and underground containment.

Status/Other Info:   Pre-application activities

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