CANDU reactors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear reactor
gptkbp:communityEngagement involves local communities
gptkbp:communitySupport heavy water
gptkbp:controls made of neutron-absorbing materials
gptkbp:coolingSystem heavy water
uses thermal neutrons for fission
gptkbp:decommissioningDate requires careful planning
gptkbp:design 30-40 years
modular design
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Atomic_Energy_of_Canada_Limited
gptkbp:economicImpact provides jobs
gptkbp:emergencyServices has protocols in place
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:energyEfficiency around 30%
contributes to energy independence
can use various types of nuclear fuel
gptkbp:environmentalImpact monitored regularly
gptkbp:firstPublished 1962
gptkbp:fuel_capacity can be done while operating
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
can use recycled fuel
does not require enrichment
gptkbp:futurePlans considered for next-generation reactors
gptkbp:gridConnection connected to national grids
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in the development of nuclear power.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CANDU reactors
gptkbp:innovation focus on new technologies
gptkbp:internationalCooperation in nuclear technology
gptkbp:internationalStudents complies with safety standards
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy heavy water
gptkbp:license regulated by national authorities
gptkbp:localBusiness competes with other reactor designs
gptkbp:numberOfStudents over 30
gptkbp:operatingHours gptkb:Canada
gptkb:India
gptkb:Pakistan
gptkb:Romania
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:operationalStatus can adjust output quickly
gptkbp:partnerships with other countries for technology sharing
gptkbp:performance evaluated on efficiency and safety
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 900 MW
gptkbp:publicAccess efforts to inform the public about nuclear energy
gptkbp:publicPerception mixed views on safety
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance subject to strict regulations
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing improvements
gptkbp:researchFocus advanced fuel cycles
gptkbp:researchInterest collaborate with universities
gptkbp:safetyFeatures passive safety systems
generally considered safe
gptkbp:sustainability considered a low-carbon energy source
gptkbp:trainingPrograms for operators and engineers
gptkbp:type pressurized heavy water reactor
gptkbp:waterManagement requires long-term storage solutions