X-Energy - Model Xe - Mobile Reactor
From Our Reactors
To address the need for ground, sea and air transportable small power production, X-energy has developed reactor concepts with potential civilian government, remote community and critical infrastructure applications.
An important path to a Civilian Product
There are hundreds of remote communities in North America that continue to use diesel generators to produce their electricity. These generators are a source of fossil fuel-based pollution and can be difficult to service and fuel due to their “off grid” locations.
As the US Military prepares for “near-peer” adversaries of the future, highly portable power with a high energy density will be a game-changing technology.
Highly Portable Power
The ability to transport flexible electricity solutions that do not require fueling for months or years provides critical infrastructure to get railroads, water purification facilities, and hospitals powered again – within one week.
Be powered again – within one week
Arid, Island and Alaskan/Canadian communities often use government-subsidized petroleum fuel deliveries to maintain their power. If their deliveries are disrupted, the impact can be significant.
Maintain Power
Defense & Military
The US Military has embarked on a program to determine if highly transportable nuclear electricity production can be achieved by U.S. industry. Critical elements of the successful solution include:
- Rapid deployment, set-up, shut-down, and redeployment.
- Safe to military logistics and operations personnel throughout its lifecycle
- Reliable, consistent, semi-autonomous operation
DOD’s program will demonstrate, in less than four years, whether these goals can be met. The Armed Services will then have the opportunity to adopt this technology. X-energy was selected through a competitive procurement to develop this solution.
Our Reactor
In response to these multiple potential needs, X-energy has developed the “Xe-Mobile” – a power generation system that can be delivered to the point of electricity need and quickly begin generating power – no construction or site preparation is required. Features of the Xe-Mobile include:
• Rail, truck, and US Military transport aircraft compatibility
• All components housed in standard ISO Containers
• Can operate at full power for more than 3 years
• Utilizes TRISO fuel, due to high maturity & a strong safety case
• Produces at least 1 MWe of electrical power
• Multiple voltage outputs available
An important path to a Civilian Product
Beyond portable military applications, there are a large number of domestic critical infrastructure sites that, should power be lost for a long period, would greatly impact the quality of life in the U.S. The ability to have a long-life, “almost instant on”, compact back-up power system will provide “peace of mind” and resilience to the domestic U.S..
Additionally, island nations and remote military installations on U.S. territories can benefit from a consistent, reliable, compact, any-weather power solution where the delivery of fossil fuel and/or replacement parts can be logistically difficult.
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