Advanced modular power systems saudi

How much energy can a SMR produce in Saudi Arabia?

Also, one unit of SMR can produce 0.78 % of the total energy produced in Saudi. Moreover, SMRs can be the primary power source since two units could cover Al-Bahah city or be an addition to an existing power source. SMRs, also, can be used for steam production for industrial applications, drying, heating and sterilizing.

Can Saudi Arabia use SMR instead of a diesel generator?

Saudi Arabia will develop even more by using such technology for desalination and power production. Using SMR instead of a diesel generator in desalination will help reduce CO 2 emissions from 266.5 g CO 2 /kWh to 16 g CO 2 /kWh. Also, the cost of producing 1 KWh in NPP is only 0.46 ¢, while it ranges between 0.8 ¢ – 5.0 ¢ using a diesel generator.

Which SMR type is used in South Korea & Saudi Arabia?

Starting with the agreement signed in 2015 between South Korea and Saudi regarding specific SMR type designed by Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) SMART (System Integrated Modular Advanced Reactor). SMART is a passive safety system reactor that can produce up to 365MW e gross, refueling time estimated every three years.

How does SMR work in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, SMRs can be used as the primary source of electricity production for far-distanced areas, for example, or as an addition to existing plants. One unit of SMR can generate electricity for 0.93% of the population and produce 0.78% of the total energy produced in Saudi.

Is Saudi Arabia serious about deploying smart reactors?

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute designed an integrated desalination plant based on the SMART reactor, which produces 40,000 cubic meters per day of water and 90 MW of power at less than the cost of gas turbines. Saudi Arabia is serious about deploying SMRs in the Kingdom.

Can Saudi Arabia use smart FOAK SMR?

The study looked at the possibility of using Korea’s SMART FOAK SMR in Saudi Arabia, in light of the continuously deepening Saudi-Korean bilateral relations since 1962 and the growing partnerships in various fields, especially since 2011 in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.