Madras nuclear power plant
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Madras nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mothballed[1][2] | 1984[2] | 220 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[2] |
| 2 | Operating[3] | 1986[3] | 220 MW[3] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[3] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[3] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][3] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[3] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1971[2] | July 2, 1983[2] | July 23, 1983[2] | January 27, 1984[2] |
| 2 | October 1, 1972[3] | August 12, 1985[3] | September 20, 1985[3] | March 21, 1986[3] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Madras nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 205 MW[2] | 202 MW[2] | 801 MWt[2] |
| 2 | 205 MW[3] | 202 MW[3] | 801 MWt[3] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[4] | 12.5571, 80.1754 (exact) |
| 2 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[4] | 12.5571, 80.1754 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
Background
Unit 1 of the Madras Nuclear Power Plant has been non-operational since March 30th, 2018[5], owing to reactor-related concerns[6]. B.C. Pathak, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), disclosed to the media in January 2024 that efforts are underway to rectify age-related challenges associated with Unit 1 of the Madras Nuclear Power Plant[7]. It is anticipated that following necessary upgrades, the unit may resume operations within the financial year of 2024[7].
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ https://www.npcil.nic.in/content/324_1_OperatingPerformance.aspx.
{{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 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 https://web.archive.org/web/20221005170652/http://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=304. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 https://web.archive.org/web/20220522172105/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=305. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/98366375.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "PRIS - Reactor Details". pris.iaea.org. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Nuclear power generation falls in FY23; the only energy source to decline". www.fortuneindia.com. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Subramanian, T. S. (2024-01-18). "India will 'commission a nuclear power reactor every year': NPCIL chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
