Rajasthan nuclear power plant
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Other names: RAPP
Rajasthan nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Rajasthan nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mothballed[1] | 1973[1] | 100 MW[1] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[1] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 1981[2] | 200 MW[2] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[2] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[2] |
| 3 | Operating[3] | 2000[3] | 220 MW[3] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[3] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[3] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][3] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[3] |
| 4 | Operating[4] | 2000[4] | 220 MW[4] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[4] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[4] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][4] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[4] |
| 5 | Operating[5] | 2010[5] | 220 MW[5] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[5] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[5] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][5] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[5] |
| 6 | Operating[6] | 2010[6] | 220 MW[6] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[6] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[6] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][6] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[6] |
| 7 | Construction[7] | – | 700 MW[7] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[7] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[7] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][7] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[7] |
| 8 | Construction[8] | – | 700 MW[8] | Pressurized heavy water reactor[8] | Horizontal Pressure Tube type[8] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD [100%][8] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India LTD[8] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Rajasthan nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1, 1965[1] | August 11, 1972[1] | November 30, 1972[1] | December 16, 1973[1] |
| 2 | April 1, 1968[2] | October 8, 1980[2] | November 1, 1980[2] | April 1, 1981[2] |
| 3 | February 1, 1990[3] | December 24, 1999[3] | March 10, 2000[3] | June 1, 2000[3] |
| 4 | October 1, 1990[4] | November 3, 2000[4] | November 17, 2000[4] | December 23, 2000[4] |
| 5 | September 18, 2002[5] | November 24, 2009[5] | December 22, 2009[5] | February 4, 2010[5] |
| 6 | January 20, 2003[6] | January 23, 2010[6] | March 28, 2010[6] | March 31, 2010[6] |
| 7 | July 18, 2011[7] | – | – | – |
| 8 | September 30, 2011[8] | – | – | – |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Rajasthan nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 MW[1] | 207 MW[1] | 346 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 187 MW[2] | 207 MW[2] | 693 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 202 MW[3] | 202 MW[3] | 801 MWt[3] |
| 4 | 202 MW[4] | 202 MW[4] | 801 MWt[4] |
| 5 | 202 MW[5] | 202 MW[5] | 801 MWt[5] |
| 6 | 202 MW[6] | 202 MW[6] | 801 MWt[6] |
| 7 | 630 MW[7] | 630 MW[7] | 2177 MWt[7] |
| 8 | 630 MW[8] | 630 MW[8] | 2177 MWt[8] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Rajasthan nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 2 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 3 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 4 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 5 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 6 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 7 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
| 8 | Rawatbhata Tehsil, Chittorgarh District, Rajasthan, India[9] | 24.8747, 75.6189 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
Background
Unit 1 of the Rajasthan Nuclear Power Plant has been in a state of shutdown since October 9th, 2004[1]. The reactor has been entirely defueled and is currently undergoing maintenance within a dry preservation environment[10][11].
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
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