Nuclear
At the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, we safely and reliably generate electricity for the wholesale market. Commissioned in 1983, the 660 MW unit, was the first CANDU-6 to begin commercial operation.
Nuclear safety is the primary focus of station activities. CANDU is an established Canadian technology with an excellent nuclear safety record, and Point Lepreau is a safe working environment. The station has exceeded one million person-hours without a lost-time accident – three times.
| Station Profile | |
|---|---|
| Reactor Type: | |
| CANDU-6 PHW (Pressurized Heavy Water) | |
| Gross Station Output: | 705 000 kW |
| Reactor Building Containment: | Low pressure containment, pre-stressed concrete vessel |
| Number of Fuel Channels: | 380 |
| Fuel Type: | Natural Uranium (U02) |
| Fuel Capacity of the 380 Fuel Channels: | 4,560 bundles, each with 37elements |
| Refuelling Method: | On-power |
| Primary Coolant Pumps: | 4 |
| Boilers (Steam Generators): | 4 |
| Generator Voltage Output: | 26,000 Volts |
| Turbine Type: | 1 double-flow high pressure turbine and 3 double-flow low pressure turbines, all arranged on the same shaft |
| Turbine Speed: | 1,800 RPM |
| Steam Temperature: | 260 °C (500 °F) |
| Cooling Water Flow (Condenser): | Seawater 25.8 m3/s (341,000 Igpm) |
| Reactor Regulating System: | Direct digital control dual computer |
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