Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant
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Other names: Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant is a nuclear power plant under construction in Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction[1] | 2026 (planned)[2] | 500 MW[1] | Fast breeder reactor[1] | Prototype[1] | Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd [100%][1] | Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant
| Construction start | Commercial operation |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2004[1] | 2026[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 470 MW[1] | 470 MW[1] | 1253 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Kalpakkam PFBR nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[3] | 12.5531, 80.1733 (exact) |
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 https://web.archive.org/web/20220627075007/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=859. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27.
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