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Caroline Schlaseman

MPR Associates Inc.


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HI-SMUR 140: A Safe, Secure, Economic Small Modular Reactor

Joy Russell Director, Corporate Business Development

Holtec International


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HI-SMUR at a Glancea generation ahead by design

HISMUR

Holtec Inherently S afe ModularUnderground Reactor

Pressurizer

HI-SMUR 140 145 MWe

Reactor W ell

SMR, LLC Developer of HI-SMUR A subsidiar of Holtec

ReactorVessel

International

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Cut-Away View of HI-SMUR


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Holtec International Overview

a generation ahead by design

100% U.S. owned com an

Americas largest exporter of capitalnuclear equipment; all manufacturing

Customers on four continents: NorthAmerica; South America; Europe; Asia

Over 80% of U.S. nuclear plants haveHoltec-engineered systems in use

World leader in wet and dry storage ofnuclear fuel

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Corporate Technology Center located in Marlton,New Jersey, U.S.A.

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Holtec International / SMR, LLC as SMRDeveloper


Significant experience and capabilities

Vertical Integration Holtecs nuclear mission and vision

are met y ma nta n ng n- ouse:> Design

> Engineering> Fabrication

> Critical Material Supply

> Site Installation

> Construction

This allows for:> Integrated solutions for customers

> Control over quality, delivery, andcosts Steam Generator Leaving Holtec Manufacturing Facility

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> Coupling of design and fabrication

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HI-SMUR Design Drivers a generation ahead by design



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Design Driver Highlights: Safe


No reliance on off-site power or on-site powerfor safe reactor shutdown

No emergency diesel generators are required

Robust core design

The reactor coolant is demineralized water No Penetrations in the

Integrally connected reactor and steamgenerator

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Lower 120ft of Reactor Vessel to preclude LOCA

Assurance of a large inventory of water aroundand over the reactor core



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Design Driver Highlights: Safe Passive Emergency Core Cooling System


NaturalConvection

Coolin

Containment

Building

Air Out

Air Cooled Bundle(only half bundle shown)

Passive AirCooled

Condenser

PrimaryCoolant In

AuxiliarySteam

GeneratorSubmersed Bundle

Natural Draft HeatExchanger

Primary CoolantOut

AirIntake

AirIntake

Steam Generator

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Skirt


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Design Driver Highlights: Safe Natural Circulation of Reactor Coolant


Reactor Vessel

Core BarrelHI-SMUR does not rely on any active components (Reactor

Coolant pump) for circulating the reactor coolant throu h the

Downcomer

reactor vessel or the steam generators.

Flow

Reactor Core



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Design Driver Highlights: Safe Integrally Connected Reactor and Steam Generator


HP Steam Generator

Steam Generators are

Integrally Connected to Reactor Vessel No interconnectin i in

LP Steam Generator

LP Super heater



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Design Driver Highlights: Secure


Underground location of safety systems Maximum protection from external natural events

Maximum protection from malevolent humanintervention

Vital nuclear assets protected against impact frommissiles

Minimum occupational and off-site doseconsequences

missile shield providing an additional defense-in- depth against terror.

The fuel discharged by the reactor is stored in

an underground water pool for three to fouryears. Subsequently, the fuel is loaded into drystorage canisters and placed in underground vertical ventilated modules a Holtec atented

Underground Dry Storage Loading


technology licensed by the NRC)


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Design Driver Highlights: Secure

Underground location of safety systemsa generation ahead by design

TRANSFER POOL(Flooded to facilitate core transfer during

ELEV. 0 AT GRADE

. +

REACTORVESSEL HEAD

re oa ng .

USED FUEL

CARTRIDGES

USED FUEL POOL

ELEV.-66

VESSEL

.11

ELEV. -140

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Design Driver Highlights: Economic Rapid Refueling


Core Cartridge Designed to be

Cont rol RodAssemblies

from the core as a

unitary structure

Upper Cart ridgeSupport Grid

perat ng cyc e s 3years

Standard PWR fuel

Fuel

Lower

assembly CartridgeSupport Grid


Core Cartridge


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HI-SMUR Design Drivers a generation ahead by design



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Pierre Oneid, President Email: [email protected]



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NuScale PowerChanging the Face of Energy


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Ross SnuggerudSr. Operating Engineer

NuScale Power, Inc. 2011


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The Perspective Today

the innovation that is the compe ve e ge or s coun ry.

Nicole Y. Lamb Hale Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Services

U.S. Department of Commerce

Platts Nuclear Conference16 February 2011

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NuScale Changed the Game

NuScale was the first to offer the market a commerciallyviable modular, scalable light water design Modular factory manufacturing of major components and

systems lowers costs, improves quality, shortens construction Scalable incremental addition of nuclear generating capacity

produces cash flow sooner, places plant in rate base earlier Commercially viable light water technology provides clear path

to licensing

Time Magazine SMRs a Top 20 Green Tech Idea, December 2010

of Top Ten High Concepts for 2009

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NuScale Power History

Oregon State University builds scale test facility tosupport Certification of the AP600 and AP1000without requiring a prototype (1990s)

NuScale design (MASLWR) and test facility originallydeveloped under DOE funded program with co-sponsors in 2000-2003

proprietary improvements (2004-2007)

NuScale Power Inc. formed in June 2007. Tech-transfer agreement with OSU provides exclusive useo t e ntegra ystem est ac ty an patents.

2008 2010

Establish Executive Team and staff of world-class

eng neers Gain commitment from US NRC to support licensing

Secure support from US Congress and US DOE

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NuScale: Prefabricated, Simple, Safe

NSSS is Factory Built Entire NSSS prefabricated and

shipped by rail, truck or barge

STEAM TURBINE

CONDENSER

COOLERS

HPRVs

M

TurbineBypass

H

H

Natural Circulation Cooling Inherently safe Eliminates major

accident scenarios

FW PUMPS

CondensatePolishers

OFF-THE-SHELF

FEEDWATER

H

H

mproves econom cs - m na es pumps, pipes, valves

Large natural heat sink Sim lifies and enhances safet

case

Proven TechnologyBelow Ground Reactor

Recirc

Enhances security and safety Valves

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Modularity permits scaling to any size

12 modules, 45 MWe eachproduces 540 MWe

The Reactor Building isdesigned to withstand earthquakes, floods,

,winds, and aircraft impacts.

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Each Module is Independent

Steam Turbine

Generator

Condenser

Water Filled Pool Below

Ground

NSSS

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J. Nylander and M. Cohen


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NuScale Main Control Room Phase 2 Simulator

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Site Perspective

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Changing the Face of Energy


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NuScale: Changing the Face of Energy

Eliminate complex, expensive systems less to build, operate, maintain

Economies of Small

Inherent Safety

Not subject to large LWR scenarios large break LOCA, SBO

Siting Flexibility Smaller footprint. Seismically robust. Reduced water requirements. Multiple methods for cooling.

Up to 12 modules producing 540 Mwe Multiple applications: commercial power, desalination, district heating.

True Scalability

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Everything Changed Except Business Risk

Old Nuclear New NuclearEvery plant is different NRC Design Certification

standardizes plant designs for 20 years

Separate licenses for Combined Construction & OperatingConstruction and Operation License issued before construction

begins

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Active safety systems require Passive safety systems rely on natural

All plants > 1000 MWe requiringlar e financial commitment

All plants > 1000 MWe requiring largefinancial commitment

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NuScale: The Economies of Small

ECONOMIC IMPACTSDESIGN SIMPLICITY &

FACTORY FABRICATION

SCALABILITYReductions in:

Component Costs

CONSTRUCTION

INNOVATIVE OPERATIONS

Overnight Capital CostsTotal Project and $/kW

Finance CostsOperations & Maintenance

Competitive Lifecycle Costs

http://www.nuscalepower.com

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Simplicity = Greater Safety, Lower Costs and Risks

Proven technology ewer sys ems an componen s

than traditional plants

Less to Develop

Less to LicenseLess to Build

Less to Maintain

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SAFETY & LICENSABILITY


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Inherently Safe Reactor Modules

Natural Convection for Cooling Inherently safe natural circulation of water

over the fuel driven b ravitHigh-strength stainlesssteel containment 10

45 MWe Reactor Module

No pumps, no need for emergency

generatorsSeismically Robust

System is submerged in a pool of water

times stronger thantypical PWR

below ground in an earthquake resistantbuilding

Reactor pool attenuates ground motion

and dissipates energy

Water volume to thermalpower ratio is 4 times larger resulting in better cooling

Reactor is 1/20 th the size of large reactors Integrated reactor design, no large-break

loss-of-coolant accidents- -

Reactor core has only 5% of the fuel of a largereactor

Multiple additional barriers to protectagainst the release of radiation to theenvironment

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Large Pool of Water Holds Reactor Modules

NuScale nuclear powerreactors are housed inside

12module, 540 MWe NuScale Plant

containment vessels andsubmerged in 4 milliongallons of water below

Reactor Building.

The Reactor Building is

earthquakes, floods,tornados, hurricane force winds, and aircraft Reactor and containment are

. steel-lined concrete pool with 30-day supply of cooling water.

Any hydrogen released is trapped in containment vessel with little to no oxygen available to create a combustible mixture.

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Added Barriers Between Fuel and Environment

Conventional Designs1. Fuel Pellet and Cladding 7

2. Reactor Vessel3. Containment

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NuScales Additional Barriers4. Water in Reactor Pool (4 million

gallons)

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Ground level

5. Stainless Steel Lined ConcreteReactor Pool

6. Biological Shield Covers EachReactor

1

2

7. Reactor Building

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Stable Long Term CoolingReactor and nuclear fuel cooled indefinitely without pumps or power

WATER COOLING BOILING AIR COOLING

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Spent Fuel Pool Safety

Increased Cooling Capacity More water volume for cooling per fuel assembly

than current designs Low Densit S ent Fuel Racks ermit air coolin in

the event of loss of coolant

Redundant, cross-connected reactor and refueling poolheat exchangers provide full back-up cooling to spentfuel pool.

from concrete structure to retain integrity

External Coolant Supply Connections Auxiliary external water supply connections are

easily accessible to plant personnel and away frompotential high radiation zones (current problem inJapan)

Below Ground, Robust Deep-Earth Structure. Below ground spent fuel pool is housed in a

Pool wall located underground is shielded from tsunami wave impact and damage

Construction of structure below ground in engineered soil limits the potential for any leakage

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Bruce T. LandreyChief Marketing Officer6650 SW Redwood LaneSuite 210Portland, OR 97224503 715 2230

http://www.nuscalepower.com


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Nuclear Technology Innovation:Assessing the SMR Option

Andrea Sterdis, TVA


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Customer Base and Generating Facilities155 power distributors

56 direct served customers

Over 9 million people inan 80,000 sq mile servicearea

FossilPlants

CombustionTurbines

NuclearPlants

Hydroelectric Pumped- Green

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TVA Renewed VisionOne of the Nations Leading providers of low-cost and cleaner energy by 2020

Cleaner AirLow Rates

GenerationHigh Reliability

Responsibility Greater EnergyEfficiency

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Our Approach Today

Under Construction Engineering Phase Study Phase

Watts Bar 2 Bellefonte 1 * Future Nuclear *

in Service 2013 2018-2020 After 2020

Megawatts 1180 MWe 1260 MWe TBD

*pending approval5


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The Benefits of Nuclear BeyondReliableEnergy

imple EconomicsClean Air

Value

Com etitiveEconomic

Development

High CapacityFactors

StableElectric Price

Emissions

Protection

Low fueltransportation

Risk~60% of

Creates Local andRegional Jobs

CO2 Risk Supports aDiversePortfolio

Long-Term

Total CostFixed Thousands ofProject Jobs During

Constructionand Hundreds

CostsAttractive

During Operation

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Value in Developing SMR Option

Increasing siting options

Re-establish US supply chain

Engineering and manufacturing

jobs Widespread opportunities including

small and medium-sized utilities

Potential for technology export toother countries

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Light water SMRs offer a unique option

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SMR Viability Critical Questions

Technology

Capital Costs

Schedule CertaintyTwin Pack

250-300 Mwe Configuration

Modularization Reality

Licensin Certaint

Siting Flexibility 3 Twin Pack Configuration

Risk Management

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Economic Viability Capital Costs

Detailed Cost Reviews Design Finalization

Modularization

O&M Costs

SMR Fleet Concepts (Regional Centers)

DOE Cost Sharing

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Outside the box thinking will be critical to proving viability

Key Challenges Driving SMR Licensing


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y g g gCertainty

Licensing Certainty

Standardization

s - n orme ocus

Unique design aspects

Siting flexibility

Key Issues

Annual Licensing Fees

Security

Staffing

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TVA Chooses 10 CFR Part 50 for

rs -o -a- n ro ec cens ng Current positive experience and project expertise with Part

cens ng process

Less cost and potentially less time to get to point where youcan construct CP issuance

Modifications during construction easier to accommodate useful for first-of-a-kind

est ng an ver cat on o es gn esta s e ater versusdefining completely upfront

Re ulator has o ortunit to evaluate as-built lant rior to

operating license issuance.

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10CFR52 still appropriate and preferred for standardized deployment after FOAK

Construction Permit Project Activities


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Construction Permit Project Activities

Establishing Construction Permit project infrastructure

Schedule

Procedures/Processes

Organization

Integration with Generation mPower

cens ng

NRC Interactions underway

Focus on key regulatory issues

Regulatory Framework under development

13Current activities focus on confirming licensing certainty

Site Characterization Activities


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Site Characterization Activities

Previous site evaluation data

Ecological surveys

Cultural surveys

Meteorological data collection

Subsurface investigation Site layout plan

Surface water level calculations

Site infrastructure

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Construction Permit Site CharacterizationCritical to

Confirming Siting Flexibility

Conclusion


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Conclusion Nuclear can safely remain an essential part of a

national energy policy in order to achieve clean airgoals

SMRs build upon the general benefits of nuclear and

Total cost per unit, price certainty, and shorter cash

flow durations will benefit financin of new SMRs Licensing certainty is critical for SMR deployment Finding creative ways to partner and learn from a

Regional or National SMR market model will allow formaximum benefits

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Small Reactors:A Washington Perspective

Leslie BarbourNuclear Energy Institute

Small Reactors Advance U S Policy


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Small Reactors Advance U.S. Policy

Im r v n r ri

Advance clean ener future

Create jobs Re-vitalize manufacturing

Capture international clean energy market

High Level of Interest


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High Level of Interest

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Administration Su ort

DOEs 2011 Budget Request; and Dr. Chus editorial inthe Wall Street Journal, March 2010

s u get request $67 M for SMR Licensing Support

.R&D)

$49.6 M for NGNP

NRC establishes Office of New Reactors/AdvancedReactor Pro ram for small and non-LWR reactors SECY-10-0034

Congressional Support


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Congressional Support

Bipartisan support for SMR legislation

111th

Congress --- four bills introduced in theSenate three House com anion bills andone in the House

112 th Congress --- one in the House, two

Senate FY 12 House a roves $67 million for

cost-share program for LWRs

Challenges


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Challenges

Budget Cuts

A lied Ener Pro rams

Market Barriers - Export Issues


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Questions?Contact Information:

Leslie Barbouruc ear nergy nst tute

[email protected]

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