Chinon nuclear power plant
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Chinon nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Chinon nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Retired[1] | 1964[1] | 1973[1] | 80 MW[1] | Gas-cooled reactor[1] | Uranium Naturel Graphite Gaz[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] |
| A-2 | Retired[2] | 1965[2] | 1985[2] | 230 MW[2] | Gas-cooled reactor[2] | Uranium Naturel Graphite Gaz[2] | Electricité De France (EDF)[2] | Electricité De France (EDF)[2] |
| A-3 | Retired[3] | 1966[3] | 1990[3] | 480 MW[3] | Gas-cooled reactor[3] | Uranium Naturel Graphite Gaz[3] | Electricité De France (EDF)[3] | Electricité De France (EDF)[3] |
| B-1 | Operating[4] | 1984[4] | – | 954 MW[4] | Pressurized water reactor[4] | CP2[4] | Electricité De France (EDF)[4] | Electricité De France (EDF)[4] |
| B-2 | Operating[5] | 1984[5] | – | 954 MW[5] | Pressurized water reactor[5] | CP2[5] | Electricité De France (EDF)[5] | Electricité De France (EDF)[5] |
| B-3 | Operating[6] | 1987[6] | – | 954 MW[6] | Pressurized water reactor[6] | CP2[6] | Electricité De France (EDF)[6] | Electricité De France (EDF)[6] |
| B-4 | Operating[7] | 1988[7] | – | 954 MW[7] | Pressurized water reactor[7] | CP2[7] | Electricité De France (EDF)[7] | Electricité De France (EDF)[7] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Chinon nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | February 1, 1957[1] | September 16, 1962[1] | June 14, 1963[1] | February 1, 1964[1] | April 16, 1973[1] |
| A-2 | August 1, 1959[2] | August 17, 1964[2] | February 24, 1965[2] | February 24, 1965[2] | June 14, 1985[2] |
| A-3 | March 1, 1961[3] | March 1, 1966[3] | August 4, 1966[3] | August 4, 1966[3] | June 15, 1990[3] |
| B-1 | March 1, 1977[4] | October 28, 1982[4] | November 30, 1982[4] | February 1, 1984[4] | – |
| B-2 | March 1, 1977[5] | September 23, 1983[5] | November 29, 1983[5] | August 1, 1984[5] | – |
| B-3 | October 1, 1980[6] | September 18, 1986[6] | October 20, 1986[6] | March 4, 1987[6] | – |
| B-4 | February 1, 1981[7] | October 13, 1987[7] | November 14, 1987[7] | April 1, 1988[7] | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Chinon nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | 70 MW[1] | 68 MW[1] | 300 MWt[1] |
| A-2 | 180 MW[2] | 170 MW[2] | 800 MWt[2] |
| A-3 | 360 MW[3] | 480 MW[3] | 1170 MWt[3] |
| B-1 | 905 MW[4] | 870 MW[4] | 2785 MWt[4] |
| B-2 | 905 MW[5] | 870 MW[5] | 2785 MWt[5] |
| B-3 | 905 MW[6] | 905 MW[6] | 2785 MWt[6] |
| B-4 | 905 MW[7] | 905 MW[7] | 2785 MWt[7] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Chinon nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| A-2 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| A-3 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| B-1 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| B-2 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| B-3 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
| B-4 | Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France[8] | 47.2254, 0.1656 (exact)[8] |
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References
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