IPHWR-700
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The IPHWR-700 (Indian Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor-700) is an Indian pressurized heavy-water reactor designed by the NPCIL.[1] It is a Generation III reactor developed from earlier CANDU based 220 MW and 540 MW designs. It can generate 700 MW of electricity. Currently there is two unit operational, 6 units under construction and 8 more units planned, at a cost of ₹1.05 lakh crore (US$13 billion).
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IPHWR-700 Reactor Class | |
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Generation | Generation III reactor |
Reactor concept | pressurized heavy-water reactor |
Reactor line | IPHWR (Indian Pressurized Heavy-water Reactor) |
Designed by | NPCIL |
Manufactured by | NPCIL |
Status |
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Main parameters of the reactor core | |
Fuel (fissile material) | 235U (NU/SEU/LEU) |
Fuel state | Solid |
Neutron energy spectrum | Thermal |
Primary control method | Control rods |
Primary moderator | Heavy water |
Primary coolant | Heavy water |
Reactor usage | |
Primary use | Generation of electricity |
Power (thermal) | 2166 MWth |
Power (electric) | 700 MWe |
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