Madras nuclear power plant
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Madras nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mothballed[1] | 1984[1] | 220 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1986[2] | 220 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1971[1] | July 2, 1983[1] | July 23, 1983[1] | January 27, 1984[1] |
| 2 | October 1, 1972[2] | August 12, 1985[2] | September 20, 1985[2] | March 21, 1986[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Madras nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 205 MW[1] | 202 MW[1] | 801 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 205 MW[2] | 202 MW[2] | 801 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Madras nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[3] | 12.5571, 80.1754 (exact)[3] |
| 2 | Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India[3] | 12.5571, 80.1754 (exact)[3] |
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Background
Unit 1 of the Madras Nuclear Power Plant has been non-operational since March 30th, 2018[4], owing to reactor-related concerns[5]. B.C. Pathak, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), disclosed to the media in January 2024 that efforts are underway to rectify age-related challenges associated with Unit 1 of the Madras Nuclear Power Plant[6]. It is anticipated that following necessary upgrades, the unit may resume operations within the financial year of 2024[6].
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=304.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=305.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/98366375.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "PRIS - Reactor Details". pris.iaea.org. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Nuclear power generation falls in FY23; the only energy source to decline". www.fortuneindia.com. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Subramanian, T. S. (2024-01-18). "India will 'commission a nuclear power reactor every year': NPCIL chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
