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Small Modular Reactors Database

Glossary

In operation

In operation is a plant or unit with a valid operation licence in any operating state from a cold shut-down and maintenance to full-power operation

Integral BWR

BWR with primary cooling loops in same vessel

Core, primary loop, steam generator in the same vessel

Integrally transportable

Integrally mobile on land (truck, train ...), airborne or in cosmic space (except floating).

Can be transported in operable state in or on a suitable platform or container up to the size of an ISO standard 20 or 40 feet dry container.

Integral PWR

PWR with primary cooling loops in same vessel

Core, primary loop, steam generator in the same vessel