Westinghouse 3-loop PWR

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:availability High System Redundancy
gptkbp:average_temperature 300° C
gptkbp:containment_type Steel Containment Structure
gptkbp:control_rod_material Boron
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:Control
gptkbp:cooling_system gptkb:Water
gptkbp:decommissioning_method Safe Storage
gptkbp:deployment 1970s
gptkbp:design_feature Redundant Safety Systems
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation
gptkbp:emergency_services Robust Emergency Preparedness Plans
gptkbp:emissions_standard Low Emissions
gptkbp:environmental_impact Low Environmental Impact
gptkbp:fuel_assembly_design Standard 17x17 Fuel Assemblies
gptkbp:fuel_cycle_cost Moderate Cost
gptkbp:fuel_cycle_length 18 to 24 months
gptkbp:fuel_type Uranium Dioxide
3-5% U-235
On-site Storage Pools
gptkbp:future_prospects Promising Future Outlook
gptkbp:heat_exchanger_type Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westinghouse 3-loop PWR
gptkbp:improves Continuous Design Improvements
gptkbp:investment 155 bar
gptkbp:is_integrated_with Integrated System Design
gptkbp:license gptkb:Nuclear_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:manufacturer Multiple Suppliers
gptkbp:market_share Significant in the US
gptkbp:moderator_type gptkb:Water
gptkbp:neutron_flux Thermal Neutron Flux
gptkbp:number_of_loops gptkb:3
gptkbp:operational_safety High Operational Safety Standards
gptkbp:power_output 1000 MWe
gptkbp:power_source Reliable Energy Production
gptkbp:primary_loop Three Primary Loops
gptkbp:primary_system_pressure 15.5 MPa
gptkbp:project Efficient Project Management Practices
gptkbp:public_perception Generally Positive Public Perception
gptkbp:reactor_containment Reinforced Concrete
gptkbp:reactor_control Automated Reactor Control
gptkbp:reactor_core_design Square Fuel Assemblies
gptkbp:reactor_pressure_vessel Forged Steel Vessel
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Meets NRC Standards
gptkbp:research_and_development Ongoing R& D Efforts
gptkbp:safety Passive Safety System
gptkbp:safety_measures Probabilistic Safety Assessment
gptkbp:sales Competes Globally
gptkbp:secondary_loop One Secondary Loop
gptkbp:stakeholders Active Stakeholder Engagement
gptkbp:steam_generator_type U-tube Steam Generators
gptkbp:thermal_design_power 33% to 37%
gptkbp:thermal_hydraulics Advanced Thermal Hydraulics
gptkbp:transportation Comprehensive Operator Training Programs
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:Light_Water_Reactor
Condensing Steam Turbine
gptkbp:used_in Nuclear Power Plants
gptkbp:user_countries Used in several countries
gptkbp:waste_management Long-term Storage Solutions
gptkbp:water_chemistry Controlled Water Chemistry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5