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Small Modular Reactors Database

Glossary

Pre-Conceptual Design

Definition of project goals and purposes, choice of physicochemical options, and necessary knowledge elements

Preliminary Design

Report on general characteristics (elements, functions), necessary tests of materials and IT models and simulations to be established

Preliminary Design Completed

Report on general characteristics (elements, functions), necessary tests of materials and IT models and simulations to be established

Pressurised Water Reactor

Pressurized (light) water reactor

Primary heat transport: H2O - so-called light (normal) water

PWR

Pressurized (light) water reactor

Primary heat transport: H2O - so-called light (normal) water