Latest Inventions on Science & Technology
Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR)s
- Developed By: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) & Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).
- Indigenous Vendors: Equipment and components sourced from domestic private vendors under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
- The BSMRs are modified versions of India’s existing Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PWHR) and will have a capacity of 200 MW each
- They will be fuelled by “slightly enriched uranium
- The BSMR was based on the “globally proven” pressurised water reactor technology. It was equipped with passive safety features as well as several engineered safety systems to ensure nuclear safety during accidents.
Applications & Strategic Use
- These BSMRs will be used by energy intensive industries such as steel, aluminium, and cement for captive power.
- Remote Area Electrification: Can provide power in remote regions.
- Long-Term Goal: 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.
