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| Fennovoima studies reactor design alternatives Finnish power consortium Fennovoima is preparing the construction of a nuclear power plant rated 1,500 to 2,500 MW electric. This range can be covered by one large reactor (larger than 1500 MWe) or two medium-sized reactors (smaller than 1500 MWe). Construction of the power plant is planned to start around 2012 and the production of electricity by 2018 to 2020. In preparation for the Decision-in-Principle application to be submitted to the Finnish Government, Fennovoima has reviewed a number of light water reactor designs currently on the market for a detailed feasibility study. The selected designs are the EPR and the SWR-1000 by Areva NP and the ABWR by Toshiba Corporation. The Areva EPR is an advanced pressurized water reactor rated about 1, 700 MW electric. Similar reactors are being built at the moment in Finland and in France, and being planned in a number of countries around the world. It represents well proven technology. The Areva SWR-1000 is an advanced boiling water reactor (BWR) design rated about 1,250 MW electric, based on a well proven German BWR design. The Toshiba ABWR is an advanced boiling water reactor rated about 1,600 MW electric. Three reactors of this type have already been built, one is under construction in Japan, and several are being planned at the moment in, e.g., the United States. It represents well proven technology. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |