U3O8$...0.00%|CCJ$...0.00%|OKLO$...0.00%|CEG$...0.00%|URA$...0.00%|URNM$...0.00%|NXE$...0.00%|U3O8$...0.00%|CCJ$...0.00%|OKLO$...0.00%|CEG$...0.00%|URA$...0.00%|URNM$...0.00%|NXE$...0.00%|
SECOND ATOMIC AGE
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Kakrapar Unit 3

PHWR · NPCIL

Operating

Net capacity

700 MWe

Reactor type

PHWR

Operator

Years operating

3 yrs

Technical Specifications

Reactor type
PHWR
Design family
Generation
Thermal power
540 MWth
Net electric power
700 MWe
Gross electric power
Coolant
Heavy water
Moderator
Fuel type
HALEU
Enrichment
Passive safety
No
Outlet temp
Design lifetime
Vendor / Designer
NPCIL
Operator
Country
India
Status
Operating

Performance History

EIA / IAEA PRIS

Performance data coming soon — enrichment in progress.

Location & Site

Site name
Cooling source
Location

Lifecycle Timeline

🏗️Construction start

⚛️First criticality

Grid connection

Commercial operation

Feb 2023

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