Hamaoka 5 is a 1,380MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant. It is located in Shizuoka, Japan. 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 Jul, 2000. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Apr, 2004. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Jan, 2005. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Hamaoka 5 is a Generation III nuclear reactor developed by Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy and Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions, are the main contractors for the project.
The 1,380MW reactor is owned and operated by Chubu Electric Power.
Hamaoka 5 is a type of BWR reactor. It features 872 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
The material used for the construction of the vessel is Alloyed Steel (SQV2A,SFVQ1A).
Development status
The reactor construction commenced in Jul, 2000 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Jan, 2005.
Contractors involved
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy and Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions were selected as the architect engineers for the reactor. The reactor system was supplied by Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions.
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About Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Ltd (Hitachi-GE), a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd is a nuclear energy company that offers power plant construction and maintenance services. The company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, installs and maintains nuclear power products. Its products include light-water reactor equipment, nuclear fuel cycle products, fast-breeder reactor, and others. Hitachi-GE provides plants construction, plants and facilities delivery, internal pump test, multi-purpose steam source test, nuclear power plant simulator, preventive maintenance, and other services. It uses various techniques to construct nuclear power plants including the use of large crawler cranes and the prefabrication of large modules. The company operates Rokkasho reprocessing plant and spent fuel interim storage facility. Hitachi-GE is headquartered in Hitachi, Japan.
About Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp (Toshiba ESS), a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp is a manufacturer and provider of energy systems, solutions and services. The company products include power generating turbines, generators and transformers, surge arresters, protection relays, distribution systems, insulated switch gears, instrumentation and control equipment, electrical systems, among others. It offers products in thermal power, nuclear energy, renewable energy, hydrogen energy, heavy ion radiotherapy, transmission and distribution areas. Toshiba provides services such as maintenance, power technologies, technical advisory, and monitoring support services. The company operates in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Toshiba ESS is headquartered in Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan.
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