A priority goal for the VIN Hub will be to design, develop and establish a research and education reactor in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Research reactors are particularly critical in the education of the nuclear workforce, providing a hands-on tool for instruction in a safe and controlled environment, as well as generating data in support of advanced reactor designs.
Supply chain analysis and solutions
Tripling nuclear generation capacity by 2050 would require commensurately tripling the fuel supply chain capacity. The different fuel supply chain elements will depend on the mix of technologies deployed.
The component supply chain consists broadly of raw materials, processing, component manufacturing and modular assembly or sub-assembly. A common concern of the US nuclear supply chain for all reactor design generations involves manufacturing capacity and capability for large components.
Advanced plant design analysis and siting analysis
Investigating innovative designs and collaborating with industry to identify the optimal sites and designs to meet the growing need for electricity
Life cycle modeling and simulation
Development and validation of physics-based modeling and simulation tools that support existing plant life extension plans
