Used TES Challenger ST #9236892 for sale

TES Challenger ST is a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) design developed by Toshiba Energy Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. This reactor's core is based on Toshiba's ASTEC (Advanced Safety, Thermal Efficiency and Control) in-core fuel technology. It features an innovative core design that utilizes fewer fuel pins, reduces the core size, and minimizes radial power peaking. Challenger ST is designed to safely generate both electricity and desalinated water. The reactor is was designed and constructed with improved safety and cost-effectiveness in mind. TES Challenger ST is powered by a 460 MWth gas-cooled fast reactor. It is the first Japanese SMR with an output of up to 200 MWe. It is designed to last 30 years with the option of having a life extension of 20 more years for a total of 50 years. It also features a three-tiered safety equipment and a reliable shutdown system, making it one the safest of all the SMR designs. Challenger ST incorporates a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor unit, and utilizes a moderation and online fuel reloading technology to increase the reactivity. This reactor design focuses on the control of the core geometry and the control of neutronic and power distribution in order to minimize both local and average power progression to improve safety. It also utilizes a passive resin injection to control reactivity and delivers a stable and reliable output. TES Challenger ST has a pressure vessel that is loaded with low-enriched uranium dioxide fuel material to allow for highly-efficient utilization of nuclear fuel. The fuel rods are arranged in a pattern called a 'hexagonal prism'. This helps with the control of the neutron leakage through the reactor vessel and the consistent regulation of the amount of fuel inside. The integral cooling machine of Challenger ST involves a natural-circulation primary loop and a forced-circulation secondary loop. The tertiary cooling tool is an air-cooled condenser used to ultimately cool the reactor. The reactor has an above-ground design and is equipped with thermodynamic energy recovery systems that can provide steam for power generation, including desalinated water production. In addition, TES Challenger ST features a comprehensive monitoring asset that integrates the surveillance, control systems, and alarm functions for the entire reactor. This helps the operator to continually monitor the condition of the systems while the reactor is operating. It also minimizes the need for personnel access and frequent inspections, further improving safety and cost-effectiveness. Challenger ST is a significant leap forward in SMR design and is a truly innovative reactor. It is designed to be safe and reliable and provide highly efficient electricity and desalinated water generation. Utilizing advanced safety systems and an intelligent core design, it is paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective energy production.