Blue Capsule
France
Basics
Reactor Type
Liquid Metal Reactor
Reactor Description
LMFR, pool-type
Electric Output (MWe)
50
Thermal Output (MWt)
150
Size
Small
Spectrum
Thermal
Developer
Blue Capsule Technology
Pilot Site Details
N/A
Details
Use (goal of commercial operation)
Production of high temperature heat, steam or electric power
Deployment medium
Land-based
Design Lifetime (Years)
60
Fuel
Fuel class
LEU
Fuel Type
TRISO Prismatic
Fuel Cycle
Open
Cooling & Temperature
Reactor cooling of primary loop
Sodium
Reactor moderator
Graphite
Reactor Outlet Temperature (°C)
750
Status
Design status
Preliminary design
Licensing status
N/A
Deployment timeline
Conceptual design target for...
Conceptual design target for 2027
Detailed design target for 2028-2030
By 2026: Construction of experimental sodium facility
2027 – 2028: Begin construction of a non-nuclear prototype
2029 – 2030: Begin construction of a “first-of-a-kind" reactor
2035 – 2036: Commercial deployment target and 'export-ready' design
Agreements and Engagement
Jun 2024 - signed partnership with Fance's...
Jun 2024 - signed partnership with Fance's CEA
