Grohnde is a 1,430MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Grohnde nuclear power station. It is located in Lower Saxony, Germany. The nuclear reactor is currently generating power and is in active status. The construction on the reactor commenced in Jun, 1976. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Sep, 1984. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Feb, 1985.
| PID | Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Main Contractor | 366 | Nuclear | 1,430 | 1,430 | – | Active | Lower Saxony, Germany | Framatome |
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Description
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Grohnde is a Generation II nuclear reactor developed by Framatome, the main contractor for the project.
The 1,430MW reactor is operated by PreussenElektra. PreussenElektra and Stadtwerke Bielefeld are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 83.3% and 16.7% respectively.
Grohnde is a type of PWR reactor. It features 193 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
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By GlobalDataThe reactor construction commenced in Jun, 1976 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Feb, 1985.
Contractors Involved
Framatome was selected as the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. The company provided 1 steam turbine for the project. Framatome was selected as an architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system was supplied by Framatome. The reactor vessel has been supplied by MAN Gutehoffnungshutte. The material used for the construction of the vessel is Alloyed Steel (22NiMoCr37). The civil works were carried out by ARGE-SH.
About Framatome
Framatome SAS (Framatome), a subsidiary of Electricite de France SA, designs and supplies nuclear equipment and steam supply systems. The company manufactures components, fuel assemblies, instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. It provides engineering and design, instrumentation and control, licensing and commissioning, project management, plant performance, fuel services, aging and asset management services. Framatome also offers outage services maintenance, components repair and replacement and other related services. The company’s project portfolio includes Flamanville 3, Taishan 1 & 2 and Hinkley Point C. It serves defense, medical, healthcare and other sectors. The company has operations in France, Germany, China, and the US. Framatome is headquartered in Ile-de-France, France.
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