Sizewell B

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:capacity 1,198 MW
gptkbp:climate_impact contributes to climate change mitigation efforts
gptkbp:collaboration collaborates with international nuclear organizations
gptkbp:collaborations has research partnerships with universities
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:1995
gptkbp:community_engagement engages with local communities
gptkbp:construction_cost £2 billion
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1988
gptkbp:controls has a modern control room
gptkbp:cooling_system sea water
gptkbp:design Westinghouse design
gptkbp:disbandment_date expected in 2035
gptkbp:electrification provides electricity to approximately 2 million homes.
gptkbp:emergency_services conducts regular emergency drills
emergency preparedness plan in place
gptkbp:emissions_standard low carbon emissions
gptkbp:environmental_concerns aligns with UK energy policy
gptkbp:environmental_impact environmental assessments conducted
gptkbp:fuel_type uranium
on-site storage facility
uses enriched uranium fuel
operates on a fuel cycle of 18 months
gptkbp:future_plans plans for life extension
gptkbp:grid_position gptkb:National_Grid
contributes to grid stability
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gptkbp:investment invests in local community projects
gptkbp:is_monitored_by conducts environmental monitoring programs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Suffolk,_England
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:operational_use focuses on operational efficiency
gptkbp:operator gptkb:EDF_Energy
gptkbp:owner gptkb:British_Energy
gptkbp:power_source approximately 7 TWh per year
gptkbp:public_perception public perception varies
gptkbp:reactor_vessel contains reactor pressure vessel
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Office_for_Nuclear_Regulation
gptkbp:research_and_development supports nuclear research initiatives
gptkbp:safety redundant safety systems
promotes a strong safety culture
gptkbp:safety_record good safety record
gptkbp:security enhances energy security for the UK
gptkbp:storage has backup power systems
gptkbp:supply_chain supports local supply chain
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives engages in sustainability initiatives
gptkbp:tour offers public tours of the facility
gptkbp:training_programs provides training programs for staff
gptkbp:turbine_type PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor)
features advanced reactor design.
uses steam turbine generator
gptkbp:type pressurized water reactor
gptkbp:waste_management manages nuclear waste responsibly
has waste management protocols
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Energy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7