1. AN INTEGRAL PWR, “CAREM”, IS BEING DEVELOPED BY CNEA, ARGENTINA
Main features
Thermal power: 100 MWth
Electric power: 25 MWe
Simple, modular and safe design
Integrated primary circuit
Natural convection cooling
Self-pressurization
Passive shut-down and emergency cooling systems
Fuel: Enriched uranium
Moderator: Light water
Applications
Electric power generation.
Stepping stone from a research reactor to a nuclear power plant
Water desalinization.
Present stage: Engineering and tests at ad-hoc facilities