Kalpakkam nuclear power plant
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Other names: Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Kalpakkam nuclear power plant is an announced nuclear power plant in Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Kalpakkam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBR 1 | Announced[1] | – | 600 MW[1] | Fast breeder reactor[1] | – | – | – |
| FBR 2 | Announced[1] | – | 600 MW[1] | Fast breeder reactor[1] | – | – | – |
| PFBR | Construction[2] | 2026[3] | 500 MW[2] | Fast breeder reactor[2] | Prototype[2] | Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd [100%][2] | Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Kalpakkam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBR | October 23, 2004[2] | April 6, 2026[1] | 2026[3] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Kalpakkam nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBR | 470 MW[2] | 470 MW[2] | 1253 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Kalpakkam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| FBR 1 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[4] | 12.5531, 80.1733 (exact) |
| FBR 2 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[4] | 12.5531, 80.1733 (exact) |
| PFBR | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[4] | 12.5531, 80.1733 (exact) |
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/explainernbspwhy-kalpakkams-criticality-is-indias-big-nuclear-moment/4201730/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 https://web.archive.org/web/20220627075007/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=859. Archived from the original on 2022-06-27.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/first-of-its-kind-prototype-breeder-reactor-to-be-commissioned-by-september-2026/articleshow/120426007.cms.
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