60-MW BANDI reactor able to power 150,000 homes pitched for marine nuclear use

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60-MW BANDI reactor able to power 150,000 homes pitched for marine nuclear use

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/bandi-reactor-to-power-150000-homes

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BANDI reactor that can power 150,000 homes pitched for marine nuclear

KEPCO E&C is seeking government funding by 2027 to advance its BANDI small modular reactor for maritime applications, including floating power plants and cargo ships. The 60 MWe pressurized light-water reactor utilizes a compact, single-loop design intended for distributed power and niche markets. Engineers are currently addressing technical challenges related to radiation shielding and vessel stability to integrate the system into commercial maritime architectures.

KEPCO E&C aims to secure state funding by 2027 to develop standardized marine nuclear reactors for floating plants and cargo vessels.

KEPCO E&C is accelerating the development of its standardized nuclear reactor for maritime use. The company leads the project for its BANDI small modular reactor, aiming to supply energy to floating power plants and commercial cargo vessels. KEPCO E&C plans to complete preliminary technical plans and submit a request for state funding in early 2027, as per a news report from Asia Today.

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