CANDU 6

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear reactor
gptkbp:built approximately 4-5 years
gptkbp:communityEngagement engages with local communities
gptkbp:communityPartnerships collaborates with universities
gptkbp:communitySupport heavy water
gptkbp:controls digital control system
gptkbp:coolingSystem true
heavy water
approximately 1,500 MWth
gptkbp:dataUsage has backup power systems
gptkbp:decommissioningDate decommissioning plans in place
gptkbp:design modular design
30 years
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Atomic_Energy_of_Canada_Limited
gptkbp:economicImpact significant for local economies
gptkbp:emergencyServices comprehensive emergency preparedness plans
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency approximately 30%
can use recycled nuclear fuel
contributes_to_energy_security_in_Canada
gptkbp:environmentalImpact minimal environmental impact
gptkbp:exportedTo several_countries_including_South_Korea_and_Romania
gptkbp:firstGeneration 1983
gptkbp:foot low carbon footprint
gptkbp:fuel_capacity can be refueled while operating
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
closed fuel cycle possible
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned for efficiency
gptkbp:gridConnection connected to national grids
gptkbp:historicalResearch not involved in fusion research
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CANDU 6
gptkbp:internationalCooperation complies with international nuclear regulations
involved in international nuclear projects
gptkbp:license licensed_by_Canadian_Nuclear_Safety_Commission
gptkbp:locationType Point_Lepreau,_New_Brunswick
gptkbp:notableFeature none significant reported
can use multiple fuel types.
gptkbp:numberOfStudents over 30 built
gptkbp:operatingHours Canada,_South_Korea,_Romania,_India
gptkbp:operationalStatus high operational flexibility
competitive operating costs
approximately 10 MPa
gptkbp:partOf CANDU_reactor_family
gptkbp:powerOutput 600 MWe
gptkbp:publicAccess supports public education on nuclear energy
gptkbp:publicPerception generally_positive_in_Canada
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing R&D for improvements
gptkbp:safetyFeatures excellent safety record
multiple redundant safety systems
gptkbp:sustainability promotes sustainable energy practices
gptkbp:trainingPrograms available for operators
gptkbp:type pressurized heavy water reactor
gptkbp:waterManagement uses on-site waste management strategies