Talk on the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
Technical lecture
07 May 2026 18:00 - 20:00
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Description
This presentation will provide an overview of the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) - the UK’s first domestic nuclear technology in more than 20 years, which is providing a British solution to a global energy crisis.
Last year it was named as the selected technology from the Great British Energy - Nuclear SMR competition, with the first 3 plants set to be built at Wylfa on the coast of Ynys Môn (Anglesey).
This presentation will provide an overview of the company and its SMR design and technology - including its differentiating delivery model which maximises modularisation and factory-build principles.
The presentation will add a particular focus on the role that digital simulation and analysis is playing in developing the design, and the delivery model.

Speaker(s)
Richard Northall has worked for Rolls-Royce SMR since 2020. He is currently Head of Power Station Performance & Analysis Capability, having previously held roles in SMR's verification and validation teams. He is a mechanical engineer by background, and member of the IMechE.
Address
Lakes College West Cumbria
Hallwood Road
Lillyhall Business Park
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 4JN
United Kingdom