A module layout design tool for off-site factory construction: Reactor Auxiliary balance of plant systems case study
Journal article
Authors | Wood, P., Wrigley, P., Robertson, D., O'Neill, S. and Hall, R. |
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Abstract | There is significant interest in off-site modular factory construction for nuclear power. The IAEA defines Small Modular Reactors as “factory shop built and transported to site” and lists over 30 water cooled, 14 high temperature, 10 fast neutron, 10 molten salt, and 8 micro reactors in development worldwide. Off-site modular construction is a new development and offers more reliability in the construction and nuclear industries. A tool to help designers navigate the plethora of increased options and design challenges that modular design presents has therefore been identified as possibly increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the design process, especially in the concept design phase. This study found that the method can create a starting point for design engineers to iterate and improve designs, significantly reduce design time in finding improved solutions, and improve performance and reduce costs associated with pipe length and network flows around the plant. |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Progress in Nuclear Energy |
Journal citation | 177 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/https10.1016/j.pnucene.2024.105411 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149197024003615?via%3Dihub |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Sep 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 26 Aug 2024 |
Deposited | 10 Oct 2024 |
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