Nuclear Power, the Next Generation

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1 Nuclear Power, the Next Generation Chris Colbert, Chief Strategy Officer May 24, 2016 NuScale Nonproprietary NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC 2016 NuScale Power, LLC

2 What is a NuScale Power Module? A NuScale Power Module (NPM) includes the reactor vessel, steam generators, pressurizer and containment in an integral package that eliminates reactor coolant pumps and large bore piping (no LB- LOCA) Each NPM is 50 MWe and factory built for easy transport and installation Each NPM has its own skid-mounted steam turbine-generator and condenser Each NPM is installed below-grade in a seismically robust, steellined, concrete pool Triple Crown of Safety NPMs safely shutdown without operator action, power or external water and remain so for an unlimited time NPMs can be incrementally added to match load growth - up to 12 NPMs for 600 MWe gross (~570 net) total output 2 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

3 Site Aerial View cooling towers A annex building turbine building A reactor building security ingress/egress control building warehouse switchyard turbine building B parking protected area fence radwaste building administration building ISFSI (dry cask storage) cooling towers B 3 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

4 Design Simplification New system containment evacuation containment flooding Eliminated systems containment spray containment fan cooler auxiliary feedwater ECCS injection and recirculation steam generator blowdown electrical generator hydrogen supply safety-related electrical systems Eliminated components reactor coolant pumps ECCS pumps, tanks, and RPV injection lines containment sumps and tanks refueling water storage tank reactor coolant hot leg and cold leg piping pressurizer surge line and relief tank reactor vessel and primary coolant system insulation safety-related emergency diesel generators 4 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

5 NuScale Value Proposition Simple Factory-built containment Modular constructability Fewer, simpler & smaller systems and components No reactor coolant pumps Economic < $5000/KW EPC cost for FOAK Competitive lifecycle cost Affordable and scalable Dedicated staff for normal operation and refueling Flexible Plant or module level heat applications Sized to support commercial scale applications Power maneuverability in minutes hours or days 5 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

6 NuScale LCOE in North America 250 Estimated Average US Levelized Cost of New Generation Resources 2020 costs in 2013 $/MWh Gas power options First of a Kind (FOAK) Nth of a Kind (NOAK) NuScale (12-pack) Conventional Coal Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, except NuScale (12-pack) Advanced Coal Advanced Coal w CCS Gas: Convent l Combined Cycle Gas: Adv d Combined Cycle Gas: Adv d Combined Cycle w CCS Gas: Conven l Combustion Turbine Gas: Adv d Combustion Turbine Advanced Nuclear Geothermal Biomass Wind Solar PV Solar Thermal Hydro 6 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

7 UAMPS CFPP - First NuScale Plant Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) is the owner 600 MW, twelve module design U.S. DOE issued UAMPS CFPP a Site Use Permit to identify and utilize a portion of the INL Site for the UAMPS CFPP The INL site has access to existing transmission and water rights sufficient for the UAMPS CFPP with minimal development risk UAMPS CFPP is advancing to securing both this year UAMPS CFPP has strong support from local, state and federal elected officials Commercial operation is expected in NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

8 Acknowledgement & Disclaimer This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Numbers DE-NE and DE-NE This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States (U.S.) Government. Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Government or any agency thereof. 8 NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

9 Chris Colbert Chief Strategy Officer 6650 SW Redwood Lane, Suite 210 Portland, OR NE Circle Blvd., Suite 200 Corvallis, OR Woodglen Ave., Suite 205 Rockville, MD Piedmont Row Drive South, Suite 1000 Charlotte, NC NuScale Nonproprietary Copyright 2016 by NuScale Power, LLC

10 Future of Nuclear Power in the United States Everett Redmond II, Ph.D. Nuclear Energy Institute May 24,

11 Projected U.S. Nuclear Power Capacity (Megawatts) 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Existing nuclear plant license retirements If all existing nuclear plants operate for 60 years. If all existing nuclear plants operate for 80 years Sources: Energy Information Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Updated: 2/16 2

12 The Future of Nuclear Energy 3

13 Portfolio of Complementary Nuclear Technologies Large Light Water Reactors Light Water Small Modular Reactors Non-Water Cooled Reactors ~1,000 MWe Advantages Use proven technology Applications Baseload electricity Large stable grids Coolant temp ~ 300 C Available: today <300 MWe Advantages Enhanced safety Incremental addition of capacity Applications Small to large grids Secure power source Locate at retired fossil plants Coolant temp ~300 C Available: 2020 s Large or small Advantages Enhanced safety Fuel cycle options Applications Electricity Industrial input Hydrogen Remote locations Coolant temps C Available: mid-2030 s 4

14 Advanced Non-Water Cooled Reactors Diverse set of technologies and companies - Traditional companies and start-ups - More than 40 U.S and Canadian companies, $1.3 Billion of private capital Gas cooled - Helium or carbon dioxide coolant Molten salt - Fuel is dissolved in salt in most designs - Salt coolant Liquid metal - Lead, Sodium, or Lead-Bismuth coolants TerraPower TWR 5

15 Support For Advanced Reactor Development Environmental and NGO Interest - Clean Air Task Force - Nuclear Innovation Alliance - Third Way and others Congressional support - H.R Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act - S Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act - S Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act - H.R Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of Appropriations Bills 6

16 Questions? Everett Redmond Nuclear Energy Institute

17 John C. Wagner Chief Scientist, Materials and Fuels Complex C1 - Nuclear Power, the Next Generation Overview Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners Annual Meeting May Lake Tahoe, Nevada 8

18 GAIN is based on the following premises Nuclear energy is an important element of the future energy mix and innovative technologies are needed to meet the demand of the decarbonized world. To meet for GHG reductions goals, minimum projected capacity is 200 GWe by 2050 Need for clean reliable and robust power sources with predictable cost Advanced technologies are aimed at enhanced safety and security, improved economics and flexible operations, reduced environmental impact and improved waste and resource management. Demand for nuclear energy is growing globally. U.S. technology leadership is important. Projections of 980 GWe globally by 2050 Non-proliferation and safeguards policies Growing international markets There is a strong sense of urgency in deploying the innovative technologies. To be impactful in meeting the clean energy demands, innovative/advanced technologies need to be market ready by 2030 U.S. technology leadership is eroding An effective public-private partnership is needed to respond to the sense of urgency associated with the needs There is currently a multi-billion dollar private investment in innovative nuclear energy technologies Government support and investment is needed to mature these technologies towards market readiness 9

19 Notional Nuclear Energy Deployment Scenarios Nuclear Electricity Capacity (GWe) GEN III+, LW SMR, GEN IV 60% 80-yr The partitioning between GE III+, SMRs, and GEN IV depend on the availability of the technologies and supply-chain considerations Life extension to 80 yrs for 60% of current capacity (younger and larger units) Years LWR LIFE EXTENSION (60 yrs) USED FUEL STORAGE LWR LIFE EXTENSION (80 yrs) ADVANCED LWR BASED SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS SMALL MODULAR REACTORS ADVANCED REACTORS NUCLEAR HYBRID ENERGY SUSTAINABLE FUEL CYCLE GEOLOGIC REPOSITORY A balanced and innovative National Nuclear Energy RD&D portfolio is needed to meet near-terms priorities and long-term objectives, given the long development and deployment period for nuclear technologies. 10

20 What are the Problems/Issues*? What do we need to do? What is the DOE initiative? Time to market for nuclear technology is too long. Facilities needed to conduct the necessary RD&D activities are very expensive to develop and maintain. Capabilities (e.g., facilities, expertise, materials, and data) at government sites have not been easily accessible by the entities trying to commercialize innovative systems and components. Technology readiness levels vary requiring differing research and funding opportunities. Many technology developers require assistance working through the regulatory process for new nuclear technologies. *Investment issues and not technical or policy issues Provide nuclear innovators and investors with a single point of easy access to the broad range of capabilities people, facilities, materials, and data across the DOE complex. Provide focused research opportunities and dedicated industry engagement, ensuring that DOE-sponsored activities are impactful to stakeholders working to realize the full potential of nuclear. Expand upon DOE's work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to assist technology developers through the regulatory process. Public-private partnership headquartered at INL and managing a distributed test-bed and demo platform. Dedicated to accelerated commercial readiness of innovative technologies Government Assets: Tens of $B in DOE and partner assets (experimental and computational) Multi-$B in yearly investments for R&D and infrastructure $12.5 B in loan guarantees Small Business vouchers Expertise (thousands of FTE/yr.) DOE recognizes the magnitude of the need, the associated sense of urgency and the benefits of a strong and agile public-private partnership in achieving the national goals. 11

21 Investment Levels ($M) GAIN Objective: Crossing the two Valleys of Death in a rapid and cost-effective manner 1000 R&D TEST BED Rapid and cost-effective advancement of scientific underpinning and retirement of technical and licensing risk for innovative technologies. D for 1 st time cost DEMO PLATFORM Reduce the commercialization cost and associated risk by minimizing one-time costs. Reduce the cost uncertainty for commercial units Proof-of-Concept Proof-of-Performance Proof-of-Operations Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) Licensing Readiness Levels (LRL)* *Refers to the concept of incremental reduction in licensing risk. The definition needs to recognize that technology development proceeds licensing development. 9 12

22 Rapid commercialization of innovative concepts Crossing the Two Valleys-of-Death R&D Test Bed to address technical feasibility Test Reactors (thermal, fast, transient) Hot cells & glove boxes Nuclear materials characterization & examination Out-of-pile testing with radioactive materials Other irradiation capabilities (e.g. ion beams) In-pile instrumentation for targeted phenomena Reconfigurable thermal-hydraulic loops of different scales (coolant, pressure, temperature) Component fabrication and testing capabilities Process development and testing capabilities Reactor physics testing capabilities Reconfigurable zero-power reactors Knowledge and Validation Center Validated predictive modeling and simulation capabilities OTHERS based on stakeholder input. DOE investments in the last 10 years developed most elements of this test bed. Major missing element is a fast-spectrum test reactor. Demo Platform to address economic/operational feasibility SITE Well characterized site NEPA coverage External hazards risk data and assessment Buffer zone Emergency planning Safeguards & security infrastructure Connections to grid and/or process heat applications infrastructure Civil engineering infrastructures Roads, transportation access Utilities, water rights Access to R&D test bed REGULATORY Risk-based regulatory requirements for the first prototype and development of commercial licensing requirements FINANCE Purchase agreements and value to the government OTHERS? 13

23 Alignment of DOE-NE RD&D Strategy and Relevant Programs to the needs Development and Maintenance of State-of-the-Art RD&D Capabilities GAIN Scope: (Up to and including small-scale demonstrations) Easy access to state-of-the-art capabilities and expertise within the DOE Complex NRC Interface Gradual retirement of licensing risk Advanced Reactors R&D Advanced Fuels and Materials R&D Advanced Fuel Cycles R&D Computational Resources and Multi-Physics Modeling and Simulation Human Factors/Control Room Design Nuclear Hybrid-Energy Technologies Nuclear Cyber Design Support Knowledge & Validation Center GAIN Advanced instrumentation and Sensors Advanced Manufacturing Methods Others based on stakeholder input Experimental Capabilities National R&D Test Bed 14

24 Summary & Conclusions GAIN is based on the premise that: There is a sense of urgency with respect to the deployment of the innovative nuclear energy technologies An effective public-private partnership is required to achieve the goals GAIN s objective is to enable rapid and cost-effective development of innovative nuclear energy technologies towards market readiness GAIN is the organizing principle for the relevant federally funded nuclear energy RD&D programs 15