Terrapower, LLC

Nathan Smith

Mark R Werner

Derek Bass

Sean T Mosier

Christopher A Martin

Philip M Schloss

Calen Kaneko

Brian C Johnson

Jesse R Cheatham, Iii

Pavel Hejzlar

Michael F Dimitri

Nicholas Kandabarow

A nuclear reactor is designed to allow efficient packing of components within the reactor vessel, such as by offsetting the core, and/or vertically stacking components. The in-vessel storage system can be separate from the support cylinder and these components can be fabricated and shipped separately and coupled together at the construction site. Furthermore, the in-vessel storage system can be located adjacent to the core rather than being located circumferentially around it, and may also be located beneath the heat exchanger to further improve packing of components within the vessel. Through these, and other changes, the delicate components can be manufactured in a manufacturing facility, assembled, and shipped by commercial transportation options without exceeding the shipping envelope.

Modular manufacture, delivery, and assembly of nuclear reactor core systems

A nuclear reactor is constructed in sub-modules and super modules which are manufactured, packaged, and shipped to a construction site. At least some of the modules are packaged in suitable shielding containers or portions of containers, which may be steel. The modules are assembled on-site, and some of the modules remain within their respective shipping containers after assembly. One or more of the shipping containers may be used as concrete forms to support the pouring of concrete in between selected modules. The concrete may be used for structural support, shielding, or both.

Modular manufacture, delivery, and assembly of nuclear reactor building systems

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