Forsmark 2 is a 1,160MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Forsmark Nuclear Power Station. It is located in Uppsala, Sweden. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently generating power and is in active status. The construction on the reactor commenced in Jan, 1975. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Jan, 1981. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Jul, 1981. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Forsmark 2 is a Generation II nuclear reactor developed by Stal-Laval Turbin and Westinghouse Electric Sweden, are the main contractors for the project.
The 1,160MW reactor is operated by Forsmarks Kraftgrupp. Vattenfall, Mellansvensk Kraftgrupp and Sydkraft Nuclear Power are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 66%, 25.5% and 8.5% respectively.
The BWR reactor generates 8,620.48GWh/annum of electricity. It features 676 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
Development status
The reactor construction commenced in Jan, 1975 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Jul, 1981.
Contractors involved
GE Power was selected as the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. The company provided 2 steam turbines for the project. Swedish State Electricity Board was selected as an architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system was supplied by Westinghouse Electric Sweden. The reactor vessel has been supplied by Framatome. The material used for the construction of the vessel is Alloyed Steel (SA 533 B). The civil works were carried out by Swedish State Electricity Board.
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About Stal-Laval Turbin
Stal-Laval Turbin AB is engaged in the manufacture and supply of turbines for the nuclear power plants. The company is headquartered in Finspong, Sweeden.
About Westinghouse Electric Sweden
Westinghouse Electric Sweden is engaged in providing nuclear fuel and nuclear automation services. The company is headquartered in Vasteras, Sweeden.
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