Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant
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Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1965[1] | 1968[1] | 18 MW[1] | Boiling water reactor[1] | Superheater[1] | US DOE and Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority[1] | US Department of Energy; Puerto Rico Water Resources[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1960[1] | April 13, 1964[1] | August 14, 1964[1] | September 1, 1965[1] | June 1, 1968[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 17 MW[1] | 17 MW[1] | 50 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Boiling Nuclear Superheater (BONUS) nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico[2] | 18.3652, -67.2687 (exact)[2] |
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Additional data
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References
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