The business risks of nuclear plant ownership are identified as a constraint on the expanded use of nuclear power. Such risks stem from the exacting demands placed on owner/operator organizations of current plants to demonstrate ongoing compliance with safety regulations and the resulting high costs for operation and maintenance. This paper describes the Modular High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (MHTGR) design, competitive economics, and approach to reducing the business risks of nuclear plant ownership.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Risk, Very high temperature reactors, Nuclear power stations, Design, Economics , Maintenance, Nuclear power, Regulations, Safety
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