AERB grants license for two indigenously built 700 MWe PHWRs at Kakrapar
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) a five-year license to operate two indigenously developed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. This decision follows rigorous multi-tiered safety reviews of the reactor design and commissioning results, a process that spanned almost 15 years. KAPS-3 received full power operation permission in August 2023, and KAPS-4 in August 2024. The issuance of this license is a significant boost for NPCIL's efforts to build 10 more 700 MWe PHWRs in fleet mode across the country, reinforcing India's self-reliance in nuclear technology.
Key Points
- AERB has licensed NPCIL to operate two indigenously developed 700 MWe PHWRs at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat.
- The licensing process involved rigorous multi-tiered safety reviews of the reactor design and commissioning, taking nearly 15 years.
- KAPS-3 and KAPS-4 received permission for full power operation in August 2023 and August 2024, respectively.
- This approval strengthens NPCIL's plan to build 10 more 700 MWe PHWRs in fleet mode, boosting India's nuclear energy program.
Exam Facts
- The reactors are 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
- They are located at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat.
- The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted the license to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).
- KAPS-3 received full power permission in August 2023, and KAPS-4 in August 2024.
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