DOE Microreactor Program
MARVEL Technology Review 2024
March 7, 2024
Program Vision:
Through cross-cutting research and development and technology demonstration support, the Microreactor Program will enable broad deployment of microreactor technology by:
- Achieving technological breakthroughs for key features of microreactor
- Identifying and addressing technology solutions to improve the economic viability and licensing readiness of microreactors.
- Enabling successful demonstrations of multiple domestic commercial microreactors.
Program Objectives:
- Address critical cross-cutting R&D needs that require unique laboratory/university capability or expertise
- Develop R&D infrastructure to support design, demonstration, regulatory issue resolution, and M&S code validation
- Develop advanced technologies that enable improvements in microreactor viability