Wolsong nuclear power plant
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Wolsong nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Gyeongju-si, South Korea.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Wolsong nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retired[1] | 1983[1] | 2019[1] | 683 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | CANDU 6[1] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[1] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1997[2] | – | 599 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | CANDU 6[2] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[2] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[2] |
| 3 | Operating[3] | 1998[3] | – | 624 MW[3] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[3] | CANDU 6[3] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[3] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[3] |
| 4 | Operating[4] | 1999[4] | – | 589 MW[4] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[4] | CANDU 6[4] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[4] | Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CO[4] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Wolsong nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 30, 1977[1] | November 21, 1982[1] | December 31, 1982[1] | April 22, 1983[1] | December 24, 2019[1] |
| 2 | September 25, 1992[2] | January 29, 1997[2] | April 1, 1997[2] | July 1, 1997[2] | – |
| 3 | March 17, 1994[3] | February 19, 1998[3] | March 25, 1998[3] | July 1, 1998[3] | – |
| 4 | July 22, 1994[4] | April 10, 1999[4] | May 21, 1999[4] | October 1, 1999[4] | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Wolsong nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 661 MW[1] | 629 MW[1] | 2061 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 569 MW[2] | 652 MW[2] | 2061 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 605 MW[3] | 665 MW[3] | 2061 MWt[3] |
| 4 | 574 MW[4] | 669 MW[4] | 2061 MWt[4] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Wolsong nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyeongju-si, South Korea[5] | 35.7111, 129.4743 (exact)[5] |
| 2 | Gyeongju-si, South Korea[5] | 35.7111, 129.4743 (exact)[5] |
| 3 | Gyeongju-si, South Korea[5] | 35.7111, 129.4743 (exact)[5] |
| 4 | Gyeongju-si, South Korea[5] | 35.7111, 129.4743 (exact)[5] |
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=407.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=401.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 "Global Power Plant Database - Data". World Resources Institute. June 24, 2021. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
