Analysis of Control-System Strategy and Design of a Small Modular Reactor with Different Working Fluids for Electricity and Hydrogen Production as Part of a Decentralised Mini Grid

Hydrogen is increasingly being viewed as a significant fuel for future industrial processes it offers pathways to zero emission. The UK sees hydrogen one of handful low-carbon solutions transition net zero. Currently, most production from steam reforming natural gas or coal gasification, both which involve the release carbon dioxide. mini decentralised grids via thermochemical process, coupled with electricity production, could offer favourable economics small modular reactors (SMRs), whereby demand grid management solution would include redirecting power when low. It also clean-energy alternative aforementioned means. SMRs due their flexible system part dual-output function. This study objective investigate critical performance parameters associated nuclear plant (NPP), cycle working fluids, and control-system design switching between support delivery reactor delivering up approximately 600 MWth power. novelty work in holistic parametric analysis undertaken using novel in-house tool, analyses NPP different control function bolt-on at offtake production. results indicate that flow conditions can be maintained. choice fluids affects pressure component. However, recuperator heat-exchanger effectiveness are considered efficiency-limiting factors generation. As such, benefit high-technology heat exchangers cannot underestimated. true deciding on process bolt onto plant. temperature end pipeline should ensure minimum temperature-requirement status met.