Generation II nuclear reactors
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway_station
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pressurized_water_reactor
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
shared research initiatives
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
public forums and discussions
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
steel and concrete
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| gptkbp:controls |
digital control systems
boron steel |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
steam
water cooling closed-loop system steam generator light water |
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
radioactive waste management
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| gptkbp:design |
60 years
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
1970s
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
significant job creation
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
emergency response plans
regularly conducted drills |
| gptkbp:emissions_standard |
low emissions
subject to strict regulations |
| gptkbp:engine_type |
steam turbine
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
low carbon footprint
part of national energy policy |
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:General_Electric_BWR
gptkb:Westinghouse_PWR |
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
moderate
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| gptkbp:fuel_type |
uranium dioxide
3-5% U-235 open fuel cycle domestic and imported uranium limited recycling efforts |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
transitioning to advanced reactors
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| gptkbp:global_presence |
over 400 reactors worldwide
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| gptkbp:healthcare |
monitored for safety
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Generation II nuclear reactors
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| gptkbp:improves |
enhanced safety features
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| gptkbp:includes |
BWR (Boiling Water Reactor)
PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) |
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
commercial electricity generation
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| gptkbp:is_standardized_by |
gptkb:standard
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| gptkbp:license |
strict licensing requirements
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Three_Mile_Island_accident
gptkb:Chornobyl_disaster |
| gptkbp:number_of_cores |
fuel assemblies
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| gptkbp:operational_area |
40 years
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
many still in operation
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| gptkbp:position |
integrated into national grids
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| gptkbp:power_output |
up to 1,500 MW
stable energy supply |
| gptkbp:pruning |
entombment, dismantling, and storage
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed opinions
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| gptkbp:regulatory_body |
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
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| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
varies by country
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| gptkbp:research_and_development |
ongoing improvements
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| gptkbp:research_areas |
collaboration with universities
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
next-generation reactors
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
high priority
redundant safety systems strong safety culture |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
reinforced concrete
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
supporting clean energy goals
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| gptkbp:thermal_design_power |
30-35%
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| gptkbp:transportation |
extensive training required
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| gptkbp:water_management |
spent fuel pools
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