Silex Systems Limited · ASX:SLX
Silex Systems — Advanced Reactors Summit VIII 2021
11 slides from Silex Systems's conference presentation, Mar 25, 2021
Slide 1: GLE Presentation to US Nuclear Industry Council
GLE Presentation to US Nuclear Industry Council 25 March 2021 Key Points: • Silex releases presentation to be provided by GLE to the United States Nuclear Industry Council Advanced Reactor Virtual Summit • Summit focuses on the nuclear fuel cycle supply chain for Advanced Reactors, including HALEU p
Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors
Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors: About Silex Systems Limited (ASX: SLX) (OTCQX: SILXY) Silex Systems Limited ABN 69 003 372 067 (Silex) is a research and development company whose primary asset is the SILEX laser enrichment technology, originally developed at the Company’s technology fac
Slide 3: SILEX Laser Enrichment for HALEU Production
SILEX Laser Enrichment for HALEU Production Global Laser Enrichment, LLC Advanced Reactors Summit VIII March 23-25, 2021 GLE Proprietary Information
Slide 4: GLE Background
GLE Background • GLE Formed in 2006 to develop US laser uranium enrichment capability • Exclusive rights to commercialize the SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology • Over $400 million invested in GLE’s commercialization program to date • GLE ownership restructure completed January 31, 2021 • New
Slide 5: SILEX Technology Overview
SILEX Technology Overview • Unique third generation (laser-based) enrichment technology • Highly selective lasers to selectively excite UF6 and efficiently separate U235 • Anticipated to be significantly more efficient than centrifuge technology GLE Proprietary Information 3
Slide 6: Overview of Proposed GLE Facility
Overview of Proposed GLE Facility DUF6 Inventory UF6 Handling & Storage Enriched Product Laser Systems UF6 Feed System Separator Systems UF6 Withdrawal Systems Carrier Gas CG Feed & Storage Support Systems CG Recovery System Secondary Tails Balance of Plant (Plant Support Systems) Mostly new technol
Slide 7: Key Commercialization Milestones
Key Commercialization Milestones • 2010: Prototype-scale Test Loop facility commissioned in Wilmington, NC • 2013: Completion of Phase 1 - prototype technology demonstration • 2016: Agreement with DOE for DUF6 inventories – to be enriched with SILEX technology at proposed commercial production plant
Slide 8: Technology Commercialization Status
SILEX Technology Commercialization Status • Ongoing SILEX technology commercialization program in Wilmington, NC and Lucas Heights, Australia – focused on scale-up of technology: – Wilmington, U.S.: process and separator equipment • Test Loop commissioned in 2010 – continuous upgrades and optimizati
Slide 9: Commercial Case
Commercial Case • Market-driven commercialization timeline dependent on uranium price – DOE DUF6: commercialization currently targeted for late 2020’s – HALEU: ability to address nearer-term if funding for acceleration available • DOE DUF6 contract supports commercialization plan in Paducah, KY – NR
Slide 10: SILEX Laser Enrichment for HALEU Production
SILEX Laser Enrichment for HALEU Production Global Laser Enrichment – Paducah, KY Watch this space … Thank you. GLE Proprietary Information 8
Slide 11: DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER The information provided herein by Global Laser Enrichment, LLC (GLE) contains preliminary business plans and estimates. It is not a formal offer or proposal by GLE to perform any of the work described herein. GLE’s purpose in providing this information is to assist the NIC to gather info