Step 1 of 4
How many SMR units?
Each unit is one complete reactor.
This drives total cage and mesh volumes.
8
units
1
10
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Step 2 of 4
Delivery period?
Years for the factory to produce all components.
Longer = lower weekly throughput = fewer stations.
11
years
2 yr
15 yr
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Manufacturing location?
Affects flat mesh count per unit.
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Offsite CEMC
Central facility, ships to all sites.
10,927 flat meshes / unit
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Near-Site
Pop-up factory near each site.
10,683 flat meshes / unit
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Shifts per day?
More shifts → lower takt → fewer stations.
7.5 hrs/shift · 5 days/week · max 3 shifts
3
× 7.5 hrs × 5 days = 112.5 hrs / week
1 shift
37.5 hrs
3 shifts
112.5 hrs
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Factory Sizing · RD8
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SMR Units
8
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1
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Delivery Period
11
years
2
11
20
Shifts / Day
3
shifts
1
2
3
Manufacturing Site
Offsite CEMC
Near-Site
10,927 flat meshes / unit
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