SBWR Design Philosophy

Basis for SBWR Design

• Utilize proven, state-of-the-art LWR technology
• Modest technology extensions acceptable; confirm by testing early in the design/certification program

SBWR Technology Sources

• Thirty-year, international investment in the world-wide BWR operating fleet (in-place)
• Proven, State-of-the-art technology from the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (completed)
• DOE sponsored passive LWR technology development programs (ongoing)
• LWR technology development programs with BWR Technical Associates (ongoing)

SBWR using fully established LWR technology