Generation III Reactor

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkbp:constructionTime shorter than previous generations
gptkbp:coolingSystem light water
heavy water
boiling water
pressurized water
gptkbp:decommissioning easier than previous generations
gptkbp:deployment 1990s
gptkbp:designedFor improved fuel efficiency
improved safety
longer operational life
station blackout
external hazards
loss of coolant accident
lower waste production
reduced construction costs
severe accidents
simplified operation
gptkbp:developedBefore gptkb:Generation_IV_Reactor
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Generation_II_Reactor
gptkbp:example gptkb:AP1000
gptkb:EPR
gptkb:CANDU_6_Enhanced
gptkb:Korean_OPR-1000
gptkb:ABWR
gptkb:APR-1400
gptkb:VVER-1200
gptkb:ESBWR
gptkbp:features passive safety systems
core catchers
improved containment
gptkbp:fuelType low-enriched uranium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Generation III Reactor
gptkbp:improves gptkb:Generation_II_Reactor
gptkbp:notableCountry gptkb:Canada
gptkb:China
gptkb:Finland
gptkb:France
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operationalLife 60 years
gptkbp:purpose electricity generation
gptkbp:regulates multiple countries
gptkbp:regulatoryStandard post-Fukushima requirements
gptkbp:usedIn civilian nuclear power plants
gptkbp:wasteReduction improved fuel burnup
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Generation_IV_Reactor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6