CMSR
Basics
Reactor Type
Molten Salt Reactor
Molten salt reactor
Primary heat transport: molten salt - often F compounds
Primary heat transport: molten salt - often F compounds
Reactor Description
NaOH moderated MSR
Electric Output (MWe)
100
Thermal Output (MWt)
250
Size
Medium
'Medium' size
Electric output of between 100 MWe and 200 MWe
Electric output of between 100 MWe and 200 MWe
Spectrum
Thermal
Kinetic neutron energy of 0.000…0.025 eV
Slow or cold neutron / moderated neutron spectrum
Slow or cold neutron / moderated neutron spectrum
Developer
Seaborg Technologies
Pilot Site Details
N/A
Details
Use (goal of commercial operation)
multipurpose reactor
Deployment medium
Floating
Design Lifetime (Years)
12
Fuel
Fuel class
HALEU
High-assay low enriched uranium
Uranium enriched to 5…20 percent U-235
Uranium enriched to 5…20 percent U-235
Fuel Type
Molten Salt
Fuel Cycle
N/A
Refuelling Cycle
N/A
Cooling & Temperature
Reactor cooling of primary loop
Fluoride Salt
Reactor moderator
NaOH Salt
Reactor Outlet Temperature (°C)
670
Status
Design status
Conceptual design
Licensing status
N/A
Deployment timeline
- 2029 - Target for end of design...
- 2029 - Target for end of design stage
- 2033 - Delivery of first power barge
Agreements and Engagement
N/A