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Research & Development

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Advancing Nuclear Technology

Since 2012, we have engaged in more than 20 university research projects. We also partner with several state-of-the-art facilities around the world to perform cutting edge testing on our small modular reactor (SMR) technology.

Data from these tests is used to:

  • Validate our thermal-hydraulic and design computer models for predicting the thermal efficiency, performance, and safety of the NuScale Power Module™
  • Validate our reactor design
  • Gain manufacturing, assembly, and material handling insights

Additionally, we have more than 500 patents granted or pending in 21 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

University Research Projects

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Validation Testing

NIST Facility
NuScale Integral System Test (NIST-2) Facility
Validation Testing
Steam Generator
Helical Coil Steam Generators
Validation Testing
Emergency Core Cooling System
Emergency Core Cooling System
Validation Testing
Fuel Design
Fuel Design
Validation Testing
Control Rod Assembly
Control Rod Assembly
Validation Testing
NuScale Power Module
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Technical Publications

View technology papers and presentations related to our SMR research.