Generation II Reactor

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkbp:coolingSystem gptkb:water
carbon dioxide
gptkbp:decommissioningStarted 1990s
gptkbp:designLife 30-40 years
gptkbp:developedBy 1970s
1980s
gptkbp:distinctionFromGenerationI commercial standardization
gptkbp:distinctionFromGenerationIII fewer passive safety features
gptkbp:extendedOperation possible up to 60 years
gptkbp:features basic safety systems
engineered safety barriers
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
enriched uranium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Generation II Reactor
gptkbp:majorCity gptkb:Canada
gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:India
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:modulatedBy gptkb:water
graphite
heavy water
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Chernobyl_disaster
gptkb:Three_Mile_Island_accident
Fukushima Daiichi accident
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:PHWR_(Pressurized_Heavy_Water_Reactor)
gptkb:AGR_(Advanced_Gas-cooled_Reactor)
gptkb:RBMK
gptkb:Magnox
gptkb:VVER
gptkb:CANDU
gptkb:PWR_(Pressurized_Water_Reactor)
BWR (Boiling Water Reactor)
gptkbp:predecessor Generation I Reactor
gptkbp:regulationStandard pre-Three Mile Island standards
gptkbp:regulatoryFocus safety improvements
gptkbp:status many still operational worldwide
gptkbp:stillInOperation yes
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Generation_III_Reactor
gptkbp:type gptkb:Boiling_Water_Reactor
gptkb:Pressurized_Water_Reactor
gptkb:Advanced_Gas-cooled_Reactor
gptkb:CANDU_Reactor
gptkbp:usedFor electricity generation
naval propulsion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Generation_III_Reactor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7