15.30. Similar to the ABWR (§13.49), the SBWR has electrical-hydraulic fine-motion control rod devices. The advanced control system makes wide use of multiplexing and microprocessor-based instrumentation.

15.31. The power generation system has been simplified. For example, an advanced tandem, double-flow turbine permits a more compact con­denser and piping arrangement, reducing the building requirements. Also, as for other advanced plants, the design for the SBWR complete plant package includes numerous subsystem simplifications that utilize factory fabricated modular components which reduce costs and contribute to shorter construction schedules.