#PWR
Articles etiquetados con «PWR».
Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant
Decommissioned German PWR near Grafenrheinfeld, operated by E.ON from 1981 to 2015.
Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant: Operations, Incidents, and Site History
Overview of the Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant in France, its 4 PWR units, safety incidents, and role in the wider nuclear site.
Light-water reactor: Design, history, and global deployment
Overview of light-water reactors (LWRs), the most common nuclear reactor type, including PWR and BWR designs, fuel cycles, and safety mechan...
Crystal River Nuclear Plant: Containment Failure and Decommissioning
History of Crystal River 3, a Florida PWR shut down in 2013 after concrete delamination during steam generator replacement.
Hualong One: Design, Development, and International Deployment
Overview of the Hualong One, China's Generation III nuclear reactor design, its safety features, and global export strategy.
Nuclear power plant refueling floor: Design, operations, and safety
Overview of the nuclear power plant refueling floor, its components, and refueling processes in PWRs and BWRs.
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.
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...
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.
OPR-1000: Design, Deployment, and Operational History
The OPR-1000 is a South Korean-designed 1000 MWe PWR reactor developed by KHNP and KEPCO based on Combustion Engineering's System 80.
VVER-1000 reactor design
The VVER-1000 is a Russian pressurized water reactor design with a nominal capacity of 1000 MW.
Trillo Nuclear Power Plant: Iberdrola's PWR in Spain
Overview of the Trillo Nuclear Power Plant in Spain, a 1066 MWe PWR operated by Iberdrola and commissioned in 1988.
Brokdorf Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Decommissioning
Overview of the Brokdorf Nuclear Power Plant in Germany, covering its PWR technology, 1440 MW capacity, and 2021 decommissioning.
Koeberg Nuclear Power Station: Technical Profile and Operational History
Koeberg is South Africa's only nuclear power plant, located near Cape Town. It features two PWR reactors and is operated by Eskom.
Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant: Italy's First Reactor and Its Legacy
The Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant was Italy's first nuclear facility, featuring a unique 100 MW PWR in Campania. Decommissioned in 1976, it...
Ascó Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational Context
Ascó Nuclear Power Plant is a major nuclear facility in Catalonia, Spain. This article details its PWR technology, operational history, and...
Civaux Nuclear Power Plant
Overview of the Civaux Nuclear Power Plant in France, including its 2x1300 MW PWR design, operational history, and role in the French grid.
Rostov Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History
Technical overview of the Rostov (Volgodonsk) Nuclear Power Plant in Russia, covering VVER-1000 units, location, and operational status.