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Unit three of the Ulchin power plant, the first based on KSNP design.
Unit three of the Ulchin power plant, the first based on KSNP design.
 Yonggwang power plant units five and six. Completion scheduled for 2002.
Yonggwang power plant units five and six. Completion scheduled for 2002.
 Yonggwang plant comprising 2x1,000MW steam units.
Yonggwang plant comprising 2x1,000MW steam units.
KEPCO generation capacity by technology, 1999.
KEPCO generation capacity by technology, 1999.
 Unit three of the Ulchin power plant, the first based on the KSNP design.
Unit three of the Ulchin power plant, the first based on the KSNP design.
 The KSNP nuclear design
The KSNP nuclear design
Wolsung nuclear plant units three and four.
Wolsung nuclear plant units three and four.
 Ulchin units five and six.
Ulchin units five and six.
 New KSNP design.
New KSNP design.
Installed generating capacity in Turkey, 1998.
Installed generating capacity in Turkey, 1998.
 PWR design.
PWR design.
 PWR design.
PWR design.
PWR plant layout.
PWR plant layout.
 Lingao nuclear power plant design is based on French pressured water reactor technology.
Lingao nuclear power plant design is based on French pressured water reactor technology.
 Daya Bay power plant.
Daya Bay power plant.
Lingao has been built to a similar design to the Daya Bay power plant.
Lingao has been built to a similar design to the Daya Bay power plant.
 Percentage growth in installed capacity, generation and GDP in China 1991–98.
Percentage growth in installed capacity, generation and GDP in China 1991–98.
 Daya Bay power plant.
Daya Bay power plant.
Daya bay power plant.
Daya bay power plant.
 Taipower installed capacity by type, 1999.
Taipower installed capacity by type, 1999.
 Taipower electricity sales, 1999.
Taipower electricity sales, 1999.
Forecast Taipower peak and average load 1999–2007.
Forecast Taipower peak and average load 1999–2007.
 Fuel for electricity generation throughout the world.
Fuel for electricity generation throughout the world.
 World electricity generation.
World electricity generation.
Construction is progressing at the Lungmen Unit 1 Reactor Building.
Construction is progressing at the Lungmen Unit 1 Reactor Building.
 Construction at Lungmen Unit 2.
Construction at Lungmen Unit 2.
 Construction of Lungmen Radwaste Building.
Construction of Lungmen Radwaste Building.
Aerial view of Yankee Maine nuclear power station.
Aerial view of Yankee Maine nuclear power station.
 Diagram of primary inventory trend system.
Diagram of primary inventory trend system.
 Inside containment and outside containment diagram of Yankee Maine.
Inside containment and outside containment diagram of Yankee Maine.
High level waste is stored in a spent fuel pool made up of specially designed 40in³ pool of water.
High level waste is stored in a spent fuel pool made up of specially designed 40in³ pool of water.
 Air flow and reactor containment diagram for Yankee Maine.
Air flow and reactor containment diagram for Yankee Maine.
 Diagram of main and emergency feedwater systems for Yankee Maine nuclear power plant.
Diagram of main and emergency feedwater systems for Yankee Maine nuclear power plant.
Shinpo nuclear power plant units one and two.
Shinpo nuclear power plant units one and two.
 KSNP nuclear power plant design.
KSNP nuclear power plant design.
 Location of Shinpo power plant.
Location of Shinpo power plant.
Woolsung nulcear plant units three and four.
Woolsung nulcear plant units three and four.
 The Civaux nuclear power plant.
The Civaux nuclear power plant.
 The turbine hall of the Civaux N4 (1450MW) nuclear power plant housing.
The turbine hall of the Civaux N4 (1450MW) nuclear power plant housing.
The control room of the Civaux N4 (1450MW) nuclear power plant.
The control room of the Civaux N4 (1450MW) nuclear power plant.
 The Civaux nuclear power plant.
The Civaux nuclear power plant.
 The Civaux nuclear power plant in its environment.
The Civaux nuclear power plant in its environment.
Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
 Chernobyl location.
Chernobyl location.
 Chernobyl plant.
Chernobyl plant.
The Dounreay site at Caithness was opened in 1955 to develop fast reactors.
The Dounreay site at Caithness was opened in 1955 to develop fast reactors.
 After Dounreay's closure, there are hopes that staff can work in the worldwide decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) market.
After Dounreay's closure, there are hopes that staff can work in the worldwide decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) market.
 Dounreay was originally ordered in 1988.
Dounreay was originally ordered in 1988.
All the reactors at Caithness have now closed.
All the reactors at Caithness have now closed.
 Illustration of new storage facility.
Illustration of new storage facility.
 Decontamination building at Dounreay.
Decontamination building at Dounreay.
Barsebäck location.
Barsebäck location.
 Barsebäck One was shut down on 30 November 1999.
Barsebäck One was shut down on 30 November 1999.
Barsebäck Two was closed in May 2005.
Barsebäck Two was closed in May 2005.
Barsebäck One and Two are scheduled for demolition.
Barsebäck One and Two are scheduled for demolition.
 Sellafield, UK.
Sellafield, UK.
 As the European demonstration project for nuclear reactor decommissioning in the UK, Project WAGR aims to show that a full-size reactor can be dismantled safely and cost effectively, with minimum risk to the environment.
As the European demonstration project for nuclear reactor decommissioning in the UK, Project WAGR aims to show that a full-size reactor can be dismantled safely and cost effectively, with minimum risk to the environment.
Since its shutdown in 1981, a large amount of work has been completed at the site. For each piece of equipment, specific tools and methods must be devised and used.
Since its shutdown in 1981, a large amount of work has been completed at the site. For each piece of equipment, specific tools and methods must be devised and used.
Construction has started on the Finnish Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant.
Construction has started on the Finnish Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant.
 Finnish electricity consumption in 2005, amounting to a total of 87.9TWh.
Finnish electricity consumption in 2005, amounting to a total of 87.9TWh.
Finnish electricity Supply in 2005. Demand in the country is rising faster than in other Nordic countries.
Finnish electricity Supply in 2005. Demand in the country is rising faster than in other Nordic countries.
 Nuclear power is Finland’s major source of energy.
Nuclear power is Finland’s major source of energy.
 Olkiluoto 3 is a 1600MWe large-power pressurised water reactor.
Olkiluoto 3 is a 1600MWe large-power pressurised water reactor.
Olkiluoto 3 is the fifth Finnish nuclear reactor.
Olkiluoto 3 is the fifth Finnish nuclear reactor.
 Each of the main safety systems for the reactor building (2) has four identical sub-systems (1).
Each of the main safety systems for the reactor building (2) has four identical sub-systems (1).
 3D mock up of the EPR reactor building.
3D mock up of the EPR reactor building.
The EPR is the only third-generation reactor now being constructed.
The EPR is the only third-generation reactor now being constructed.
 Tianwan-1 and -2 are upgraded versions of the VVER Pressurised Water Reactor design
Tianwan-1 and -2 are upgraded versions of the VVER Pressurised Water Reactor design
Framatome’s recombiners have a metal housing, and maximise gas throughput.
Framatome’s recombiners have a metal housing, and maximise gas throughput.
Tianwan-1 and 2 are now being built in Jiangsu province.
Tianwan-1 and 2 are now being built in Jiangsu province.
 The Tianwan reactors use Framatome recombiners.
The Tianwan reactors use Framatome recombiners.
China’s largest ever nuclear reactors are now under construction (with one already completed) north of Shanghai.
China’s largest ever nuclear reactors are now under construction (with one already completed) north of Shanghai.
Jiangsu Nuclear Power Corporation was established in 1997, and is mainly responsible for the construction and operation of Tianwan NPP.
Jiangsu Nuclear Power Corporation was established in 1997, and is mainly responsible for the construction and operation of Tianwan NPP.
 China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) opened the Tianwan-1 plant in May 2006.
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) opened the Tianwan-1 plant in May 2006.
Westinghouse is building four AP1000 nuclear plants in China.
Westinghouse is building four AP1000 nuclear plants in China.
Engineering design and some procurements have already begun for the planned Chinese plants.
Engineering design and some procurements have already begun for the planned Chinese plants.
 Construction of the Chinese reactors is expected to start in 2009.
Construction of the Chinese reactors is expected to start in 2009.
 The four plants will be built in pairs at Sanmen and Haiyang.
The four plants will be built in pairs at Sanmen and Haiyang.
Passive systems on the AP1000 use gravity, natural circulation and compressed gas – there are no pumps, fans, diesels, chillers, or other rotating machines in the safety sub-systems.
Passive systems on the AP1000 use gravity, natural circulation and compressed gas – there are no pumps, fans, diesels, chillers, or other rotating machines in the safety sub-systems.
 Westinghouse is expected to bring the first plant on line in 2013.
Westinghouse is expected to bring the first plant on line in 2013.
 Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s biggest nuclear power station.
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s biggest nuclear power station.
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is on the Japanese coast, approximately 135 miles north-west of Tokyo.
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is on the Japanese coast, approximately 135 miles north-west of Tokyo.
 How Kashiwazaki-Kariwa works.
How Kashiwazaki-Kariwa works.
 Black smoke rises from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear site after the 2007 earthquake.
Black smoke rises from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear site after the 2007 earthquake.
MHI has made important developments since its first system, in 1970.
MHI has made important developments since its first system, in 1970.
 The reactor coolant system has a reactor vessel, steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, and a pressuriser.
The reactor coolant system has a reactor vessel, steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, and a pressuriser.
 Fuel assemblies are arranged in a cylindrical geometry in the reactor vessel.
Fuel assemblies are arranged in a cylindrical geometry in the reactor vessel.
The MOX (Mixed Oxide) nuclear fuel consists of plutonium extracted from spent fuel mixed with uranium.
The MOX (Mixed Oxide) nuclear fuel consists of plutonium extracted from spent fuel mixed with uranium.
 Installation of reactor vessel.
Installation of reactor vessel.
 Reactor coolant pump (model 100A).
Reactor coolant pump (model 100A).
The delayed 1.2GW Watts Bar 2 PWR is to be completed.
The delayed 1.2GW Watts Bar 2 PWR is to be completed.
Watts Bar Unit 2 will cost the TVA around $2.49bn to complete.
Watts Bar Unit 2 will cost the TVA around $2.49bn to complete.
Watts Bar Unit 2 is located next to Unit 1, just south of Watts Bar Reservoir.
Watts Bar Unit 2 is located next to Unit 1, just south of Watts Bar Reservoir.
Watts Bar lies on the Tennessee River, near Spring City.
Watts Bar lies on the Tennessee River, near Spring City.
TVA's three nuclear plants (Browns Ferry, Sequoyah and Watts Bar) provide about 30% of TVA's power supply.
TVA's three nuclear plants (Browns Ferry, Sequoyah and Watts Bar) provide about 30% of TVA's power supply.
 Siemens is refurbishing and upgrading the turbine island.
Siemens is refurbishing and upgrading the turbine island.
Watts Bar is TVA's third nuclear power plant.
Watts Bar is TVA's third nuclear power plant.
 Hunterston B is near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Hunterston B is near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Scotland.
 AGRs are encased in a concrete pressure vessel (DTI).
AGRs are encased in a concrete pressure vessel (DTI).
The life of Hunterston B nuclear power station has been extended to 2016.
The life of Hunterston B nuclear power station has been extended to 2016.
 The life of Hinkley Point B (Hunterston B's sister station) has been similarly extended.
The life of Hinkley Point B (Hunterston B's sister station) has been similarly extended.
 The reactor hall at Hunterston.
The reactor hall at Hunterston.
The World Nuclear Association shows the progress of nuclear power in the world.
The World Nuclear Association shows the progress of nuclear power in the world.
 Greenhouse gas emissions from the different forms of energy, with nuclear showing the lowest contribution (although wind power, for example, produces a lot less nuclear waste). Source IEA.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the different forms of energy, with nuclear showing the lowest contribution (although wind power, for example, produces a lot less nuclear waste). Source IEA.
 Gazprom will use the ships for offshore oil and gas field development.
Gazprom will use the ships for offshore oil and gas field development.
Russian nuclear generation runs at about the same level as coal, and much lower than the country's gas production. Source: OECD.
Russian nuclear generation runs at about the same level as coal, and much lower than the country's gas production. Source: OECD.
 Average annual collective radioactive doses at PWR plants around the world. Source: Framatome.
Average annual collective radioactive doses at PWR plants around the world. Source: Framatome.
 Angra-3 will be located close to the two existing plants.
Angra-3 will be located close to the two existing plants.
GDP, energy and electricity growth in Brazil (1970–1998).
GDP, energy and electricity growth in Brazil (1970–1998).
 Brazil has over 5% of total world uranium deposits.
Brazil has over 5% of total world uranium deposits.
 A 1,24MWe PWR reactor project is planned for Angra.
A 1,24MWe PWR reactor project is planned for Angra.
Role of Eletronuclear in nuclear power plant construction and operation.
Role of Eletronuclear in nuclear power plant construction and operation.
 Angra-3 will cost around $1,835m to complete and will add 1,224MWe to Brazil's supply.
Angra-3 will cost around $1,835m to complete and will add 1,224MWe to Brazil's supply.
 Bushehr I and II were begun by Siemens.
Bushehr I and II were begun by Siemens.
The Siemens contract failed, and Russian companies have completed Bushehr I.
The Siemens contract failed, and Russian companies have completed Bushehr I.
 Bushehr I cost around $1bn.
Bushehr I cost around $1bn.
 The power plant is actually near the town of Halileh, 12km from Bushehr.
The power plant is actually near the town of Halileh, 12km from Bushehr.
Minatom built the 1,000MW VVER-1000/320 light water reactor.
Minatom built the 1,000MW VVER-1000/320 light water reactor.
 The 1,000MW Bushehr power plant finally started up in March 2008.
The 1,000MW Bushehr power plant finally started up in March 2008.
 Russia and Iran are discussing various types of energy co-operation including gas, oil and electricity.
Russia and Iran are discussing various types of energy co-operation including gas, oil and electricity.
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