Beznau nuclear power plant
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Beznau nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Beznau nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Cancellation year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[1] | 1969[1] | – | 380 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | WH 2LP[1] | Kernkraftwerk Beznau Ch-5312 Döttingen[1] | Kernkraftwerk Beznau Ch-5312 Döttingen[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1972[2] | – | 380 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | WH 2LP[2] | Kernkraftwerk Beznau Ch-5312 Döttingen[2] | Kernkraftwerk Beznau Ch-5312 Döttingen[2] |
| 3 | Cancelled[3] | – | 2011[3] | 1600 MW[3] | Unknown | unknown | – | – |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Beznau nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1965[1] | June 30, 1969[1] | July 17, 1969[1] | December 9, 1969[1] |
| 2 | January 1, 1968[2] | October 16, 1971[2] | October 23, 1971[2] | March 4, 1972[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Beznau nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 MW[1] | 350 MW[1] | 1130 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 365 MW[2] | 350 MW[2] | 1130 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Beznau nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland[4] | 47.552, 8.2281 (exact)[4] |
| 2 | Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland[4] | 47.552, 8.2281 (exact)[4] |
| 3 | Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland[4][3] | 47.552, 8.2281 (exact)[4][3] |
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=55.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/country-profiles/countries-o-s/switzerland.aspx.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 https://goo.gl/maps/CX2vtpcMaYft3CwN8.
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