Mitsubishi Electric to Develop I&C System Design for Holtec International’s SMR-160 Small Modular Reactor

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Mitsubishi Electric (Tokyo:6503) announced its U.S. subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), has secured a contract with Holtec International. The contract focuses on accelerating the design of digital instrumentation and control systems for Holtec's SMR-160 small modular reactor, known for enhanced safety and natural cooling capabilities. Mitsubishi and Holtec initially began developing these designs in 2016, with Holtec targeting a construction license by 2025 and considering a demonstration reactor deployment.

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• Contract with Holtec International to expedite design for SMR-160 reactor.
• Mitsubishi Electric's MELTAC controls chosen for the SMR-160 based on extensive experience.

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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) has received a contract from Holtec International (Holtec) to expedite the design engineering of the digital instrumentation and control systems (I&C) for Holtec’s SMR-160 small modular reactor which is a next generation small reactor with superior safety and reliability levels, featuring a natural cooling ability in case of any accidents.

Mitsubishi Electric and Holtec began developing preliminary designs for the SMR-160’s I&C under an agreement signed in 2016 and will now accelerate these activities. Holtec, which aims to secure a SMR-160 construction license in 2025, is now considering deployment of a demonstration reactor.

In December 2020, Holtec was selected as an awardee by the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) to design, engineer and license development of the SMR-160. Pursuant to the ARDP selection, Holtec issued the purchase order to Mitsubishi Electric to develop a control-room simulator that will be used to verify I&C design and review operation.

Holtec selected Mitsubishi Electric’s MELTAC^© controls for the SMR-160 design based on the company’s long experience with nuclear power plant controls. In 2018, Mitsubishi Electric’s MELTAC Nplus S safety control platform was favorably evaluated for use in U.S. nuclear power plants by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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FAQ

What is the contract between Mitsubishi Electric and Holtec International about?

Mitsubishi Electric's U.S. subsidiary has been contracted to expedite the design of digital instrumentation and control systems for Holtec's SMR-160 small modular reactor.

When did Mitsubishi Electric and Holtec start their collaboration?

They began developing preliminary designs for the SMR-160’s systems under an agreement signed in 2016.

What is the significance of the SMR-160 reactor?

The SMR-160 is a next-generation reactor designed to offer superior safety and natural cooling capabilities.

What is the planned timeline for Holtec to secure a construction license for the SMR-160?

Holtec aims to secure a construction license by 2025.

Which controls are selected for the SMR-160 design?

Holtec selected Mitsubishi Electric’s MELTAC© controls based on their experience with nuclear power plant controls.