Absorbing Neutrons, Shaping Time
Boron and gadolinium do not produce energy in a reactor. They help define the conditions under which energy can be produced safely, predictably, and over time.
From Pressure Vessel to Integrated System
In an integral SMR design, the reactor pressure vessel is not only a pressure boundary around the core. It becomes a compact system architecture where core geometry, steam generation, pressurizer volume, natural circulation and passive safety functions are closely connected.
When Documentation Becomes Space
A documentation-driven reconstruction of a NuScale-style SMR core, focused on the spatial relationship between fuel assemblies, control rod assemblies, in-core instrumentation, upper core structures, and the wider logic of compact reactor architecture.
The Reconstruction Began at the Grid
A documentation-driven reconstruction of a NuScale-style 17×17 SMR fuel assembly, developed from HMP/HTP spacer grids toward the complete assembly and compared with a standard Westinghouse 17×17 PWR fuel assembly.