CANDU reactors

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkbp:canRefuelOnline true
gptkbp:commissioned 1971
gptkbp:coolingSystem heavy water
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Atomic_Energy_of_Canada_Limited
gptkbp:exportedTo gptkb:Argentina
gptkb:China
gptkb:India
gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Romania
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Turkey
gptkbp:features containment structure
multiple shutdown systems
independent safety systems
negative void coefficient
gptkbp:firstPerformed gptkb:Douglas_Point_Nuclear_Generating_Station
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
thorium
mixed oxide fuel
natural uranium dioxide
slightly enriched uranium
gptkbp:generation gptkb:Generation_II
Generation III (CANDU 6, ACR-1000)
gptkbp:hasConcept pressure tube
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CANDU reactors
gptkbp:notableFeature modular design
flexible fuel cycle
high neutron economy
horizontal fuel channels
can use recycled uranium
high capacity factor
uses natural uranium
can use plutonium as fuel
can use thorium as fuel
low fuel cost
online refuelling
separate moderator and coolant
uses heavy water moderator
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkb:thorium_fuel_cycle
gptkb:PHWR_(Pressurized_Heavy_Water_Reactor)
nuclear safety
nuclear waste
spent fuel management
Canadian nuclear industry
heavy water production
nuclear proliferation concerns
AECL (Atomic Energy of Canada Limited)
nuclear power in Canada
online refuelling technology
uranium mining in Canada
gptkbp:standsFor gptkb:CANada_Deuterium_Uranium
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Rajasthan_Atomic_Power_Station
gptkb:Pickering_Nuclear_Generating_Station
gptkb:Bruce_Nuclear_Generating_Station
gptkb:Darlington_Nuclear_Generating_Station
gptkb:Cernavodă_Nuclear_Power_Plant
gptkb:Embalse_Nuclear_Power_Station
gptkb:Wolsong_Nuclear_Power_Plant
gptkb:Qinshan_Nuclear_Power_Plant
Kanupp Nuclear Power Plant
gptkbp:usesModerator heavy water
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MOX_fuel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6