MZFR nuclear power plant
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MZFR nuclear power plant (Mehrzweckforschungsreaktor Karlsruhe) is a retired nuclear power plant in Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for MZFR nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1966[1] | 1984[1] | 57 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | Kerntechnische Entsorgung Karlsruhe GMBH[1] | Kernkraftwerk-Betriebsgesellschaft MBH[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for MZFR nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 1961[1] | September 29, 1965[1] | March 9, 1966[1] | December 19, 1966[1] | May 3, 1984[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for MZFR nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 52 MW[1] | 50 MW[1] | 200 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for MZFR nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[2] | 49.1041, 8.4324 (exact)[2] |
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