Nuclear Power
Nuclear plants, reactor types (PWR/BWR/VVER), fuel cycle, safety, decommissioning.
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CNP-300: China's First Domestic Commercial Nuclear Reactor Design
The CNP-300 is a pressurized water reactor developed by CNNC, featuring 300 MWe net output and exported to Pakistan.
IPHWR: Indian Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor Design
Overview of the IPHWR nuclear reactor designs developed by BARC and NPCIL in India.
CNP-600: China's Generation II Pressurized Water Reactor Design
The CNP-600 is a 650 MW Chinese PWR design based on the CNP-300 and M310, deployed at Qinshan and Changjiang.
SNUPPS: Westinghouse's Standardized Nuclear Unit Power Plant System
Overview of the SNUPPS 4-loop PWR design by Westinghouse, deployed at Callaway, Wolf Creek, and Sizewell B.
AP600: Westinghouse's Passive Safety Reactor Design
Overview of the AP600 nuclear reactor design by Westinghouse, featuring passive safety systems and Generation III characteristics.
Atmea: The Franco-Japanese Joint Venture and ATMEA1 Reactor Design
History and technical profile of the Atmea joint venture between MHI and EDF, and the cancelled ATMEA1 nuclear reactor design.
Pressurized water reactor
Technical overview of the pressurized water reactor (PWR), the most common nuclear reactor type globally, covering design, history, and oper...
Inertial fusion power plant
Overview of inertial fusion energy (IFE) technology, including driver systems, target designs, and research history from 1960 to 2022.
Residual heat removal system
The residual heat removal system (RHR) removes decay heat from nuclear reactors post-shutdown and serves as a key safety component in PWRs a...
Nuclear power: History, technology, and global status
Overview of nuclear power generation, history, fuel cycle, waste management, safety, and economics.
CPR-1000: Design, Deployment, and Evolution into Hualong One
The CPR-1000 is a Chinese Generation II+ pressurized water reactor based on the French M310 design, deployed by CGNPG and evolved into the A...
RITM-200: Design, Icebreaker Deployment, and Small Modular Reactor Evolution
Overview of the RITM-200 pressurized water reactor, its use in Russian icebreakers, floating power plants, and SMR exports.
Boiling water reactor
Technical overview of boiling water reactors (BWRs), the second most common nuclear reactor type, detailing design, safety, and evolution.
APR-1400: Design, Deployment, and Global Licensing
Overview of the APR-1400 advanced pressurized water reactor, its technical specifications, and deployment in South Korea, UAE, and Europe.
S1W reactor: Prototype naval nuclear propulsion system
The S1W reactor was the first prototype naval pressurized water reactor used by the US Navy to prove nuclear propulsion technology for subma...
A1W reactor: Prototype for the USS Enterprise
The A1W reactor was a Westinghouse naval prototype at Idaho National Laboratory, training sailors for the USS Enterprise.
OK-650 reactor: Soviet submarine nuclear propulsion system
The OK-650 is a Soviet marine PWR developed by OKBM Afrikantov, powering Akula, Sierra, and Typhoon class submarines with 190 MW thermal out...
S3W reactor: Design and deployment on US Navy submarines
The S3W is a Westinghouse-designed naval pressurized water reactor used on US Navy submarines, featuring horizontal U-tube steam generators.
A4W reactor: Design and deployment on Nimitz-class carriers
The A4W is a Westinghouse PWR for US Navy aircraft carriers, providing 550 MWth per unit.
Pre-Konvoi: German Pressurized Water Reactor Design and Global Deployment
Overview of Pre-Konvoi nuclear reactors, a German PWR design by Kraftwerk Union AG built before the standardized Konvoi series.