It was accepted by the NRC in March 2017.
The design approval is the first issued for a U.S. small modular reactor.
The small modular reactor measures 65 feet tall x 9 feet in diameter.
SMRs have been promoted to facilitate the nuclear energy sector by keeping financial costs lower.
Nuscales scalable design offers the benefits of carbon-free energy and reduces the financial commitments associated with gigawatt-sized nuclear facilities.
The certification will be effective 30 days after the NRC publishes that rule in theFederal Register.
source: www.techworm.net
