Table 4: Expected capital cost reductions and influencing factors for Korea Next Generation Reactor (KNGR) compared with KSNP.

Influencing factor

Expected cost reduction

Standardised design

4.9%

Simplified design

> 4%

Capacity upgrade

8%

Reduced construction period

4%

Total capital cost reduction

> 16.9%


   


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