Heat pipes are passive heat transport devices eliminating the need for reactor coolant and associated systems and cooling water. They are self regulating and based upon proven technology.
TRISO 19.75% enriched fuel are structurally more resistant to neutron irradiation, corrosion, oxidation and high temperatures than traditional reactor fuels.
Shutdown rods are inserted during transport as well as providing defense-in-depth shutdown capability.
Control drums ensure safer operation. If the reactor is shutdown, the control drums rotate to the off position or shutdown state.
Decay heat removal via natural convection and radiation heat transfer. The core transfers heat to the canister which provides safe and reliable heat convection removal to atmosphere without the need for operator actions.
The Instrumentation and Control system uses the ALS v2 platform, a Westinghouse developed and owned system.
Diverse and redundant safety features, from accident tolerant fuel to passive heat removal.
