NuScale and ORNL Study Confirms Profitability of Advanced Nuclear Technology for Chemical Plants
A study by NuScale Power Corporation and Oak Ridge National Laboratory confirms that integrating NuScale Power Modules™ with U.S. chemical plants can yield reliable and profitable nuclear-generated steam and electricity. The assessment, which analyzed real chemical plant conditions, found that NuScale's NRC-certified 77 MWe design offers competitive and flexible energy solutions compared to natural gas. This research was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear initiative, with findings publicly accessible through the U.S. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information.
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NuScale Power Corporation and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducted a techno-economic assessment demonstrating that coupling NuScale Power Modules™ (NPMs) with U.S. chemical facilities can provide reliable and profitable nuclear-generated steam and electric power. The study utilized actual chemical plant conditions to analyze the performance of nuclear versus natural gas energy sources, focusing on steam reliability, operational costs, and system stability.
Key findings indicate that NuScale's NRC-certified 77 MWe NPM design, featuring a high-temperature steam heat augmentation system, is competitive and flexible for industrial applications. The project was supported by the U.S.
Department of Energy under the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear initiative, with results publicly available from the U.S. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information.
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