#Pressurized Water Reactor
Articles etiquetados con «Pressurized Water Reactor».
ELENA reactor: Design, Development, and Applications
The ELENA reactor is a compact Russian PWR of 68-kWe capacity developed by the Kurchatov Institute for remote power and desalination.
Oconee Nuclear Station: Design, Safety, and 80-Year License Extension
Oconee Nuclear Station in South Carolina is a unique PWR plant using hydroelectric backup. It received 80-year licenses in 2025.
Takahama Nuclear Power Plant
Takahama NPP in Japan: 4 PWRs, 3392 MW. History of shutdowns, court injunctions, and restarts.
Byron Nuclear Generating Station
Byron Nuclear Generating Station is a 2347 MW nuclear power plant in Ogle County, Illinois, operated by Exelon.
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Upgrades, and Proposed Expansion
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Texas: 2 PWR units, Luminant operator, 2430 MW capacity, license extensions to 2050/2053.
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant: Operations and Infrastructure
Profile of the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant in Alabama, covering its history, Westinghouse PWR technology, and operational status.
Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Safety Upgrades, and Decommissioning
Ringhals is Sweden's second-largest nuclear plant. This article covers its history, safety modifications, and the decommissioning of units R...
Loss-of-pressure-control accident: Mechanisms and safety implications
Analysis of loss-of-pressure-control accidents in nuclear reactors, covering causes, thermal stratification, and meltdown risks.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station: Design, History, and Operations
Overview of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in South Africa, the only nuclear plant on the African continent.
Tihange Nuclear Power Station
Overview of the Tihange Nuclear Power Station in Belgium, its three PWR units, safety incidents, and operational history.
Nuclear reactor coolant: Types, properties, and safety roles
Overview of nuclear reactor coolants including water, molten metals, salts, and gases, their properties, and safety implications.
N4 (nuclear reactor)
Technical profile of the N4, a French Generation II PWR design by Framatome with 1500 MWe capacity.
Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
Decommissioned 900 MW nuclear plant in Wiscasset, Maine. Operated 1972–1996, closed due to NRC safety findings.
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant: Construction, Operations, and Tritium Production
TVA's Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Tennessee features two PWR units, significant construction history, and a unique role in US tritium product...
Angra Nuclear Power Plant: Brazil's Nuclear Energy Hub
Overview of Angra Nuclear Power Plant in Brazil, including its operational units, construction history, and future expansion plans.
CAP1400: China's Generation III+ Pressurized Water Reactor
Technical profile of the CAP1400, a Chinese Generation III+ PWR based on the AP1000 design with passive safety systems.
Shippingport Atomic Power Station: First Peacetime Nuclear Plant and Breeder Reactor Pioneer
History and technical profile of Shippingport, the first full-scale peacetime nuclear power plant in the US, featuring three experimental co...
Yankee Rowe Nuclear Power Station
Decommissioned nuclear power plant in Massachusetts. First commercial PWR in the US, operated 1961-1991.
Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Safety Incidents, and Export Impact
Hanbit NPP in South Korea is the world's fifth-largest nuclear station. This article covers its PWR units, the 2012 supplier fraud scandal,...
Catawba Nuclear Station: Design, MOX Fuel Testing, and Operational History
Overview of the Catawba Nuclear Station in South Carolina, its PWR design, ice condenser systems, and MOX fuel testing history.