Moguća uloga SMR reaktora u proizvodnji električne energije

master's thesis

• Title (english): The potential role of SMR reactors in electrical energy generation
• Author: Bruno Pečenković
• Mentor: Nenad Debrecin (mentor)
• Committee member: Nenad Debrecin (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Davor Grgić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Siniša Šadek (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-07-11, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Electrical Engineering

Abstract

U ovom radu obrađeni su mali modularni reaktori (SMR). Objašnjene su njihove karakteristike, pojedinosti te izvedbe u odnosu na države koje ulažu u njihovo razvijanje. Prikazana su trenutna ograničenja i nedostaci obnovljivih izvora kao stabilnog doprinosa proizvodnji energije u EES-u. Analizirana je procedura licenciranja SMR-ova, s naglaskom na sigurnost i regulativne zahtjeve koji su potrebni za njihovu implementaciju te napredak pojedinih zemalja u procesu licenciranja. Također, istražena je integracija SMR-ova s obnovljivim izvorima energije. Prikazani su različiti načini kako SMR-ovi mogu nadopuniti i stabilizirati proizvodnju energije iz obnovljivih izvora, rješavajući problem varijabilnosti njihove proizvodnje. Razmatrani su hibridni sustavi koji kombiniraju SMR-ove s vjetroelektranama, solarnim elektranama ili drugim obnovljivim izvorima kako bi se osigurala kontinuirana i pouzdana opskrba električnom energijom. Analizirani su potencijalni rizici povezani sa SMR-ovima, uključujući aspekte kao što su nesreće, upravljanje nuklearnim otpadom i potencijalna sigurnosna pitanja. Analizirana je i ekonomska isplativost SMR-ova, te je objašnjen pristup njihovog zaobilaženja ekonomije veličine i potencijalne konkurentnosti na tržištu električnom energijom.

Abstract (english)

This paper deals with small modular reactors (SMR). Their characteristics, details, and performance in relation to the countries investing in their development are explained. Current limitations and shortcomings of renewable sources as a stable contribution to energy production in EES are presented. The licensing procedure of SMRs was analyzed, with an emphasis on safety and regulatory requirements that are necessary for their implementation, as well as the progress of individual countries in the licensing process. Also, the integration of SMRs with renewable energy sources was investigated. Different ways SMRs can supplement and stabilize energy production from renewable sources are presented, solving the problem of variability of their output. Hybrid systems combining SMRs with wind farms, solar farms, or other renewable sources have been considered to ensure a continuous and reliable electricity supply. The potential risks associated with SMRs are analyzed, including aspects such as accidents, nuclear waste management, and potential safety issues. The economic profitability of SMRs is also analyzed, and the approach to bypassing economies of scale and potential competitiveness in the electricity market is explained.

• Keywords: Mali modularni reaktori (SMR); nuklearna energija; proizvodnja električne energije; ekonomska isplativost SMR-a; licenciranje SMR-a; čista energija; hibridni sustavi.
• Keywords (english): Small Modular Reactors (SMR); nuclear energy; production of electricity; economic profitability of SMR; SMR licensing; clean energy; hybrid systems.
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:168:659129
• Study programme: Title: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka elektrotehnike i informacijske tehnologije (magistar/magistra inženjer/inženjerka elektrotehnike i informacijske tehnologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2023-10-11 10:04:07