Joint design and technology transfer for CANDU projects in Korea

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:181981

Harris, D; Lee, I H

Since the first commercial operation of Kori Unit 1 in April 1978, nine nuclear units are operating and seven, including three CANDU 6 reactors (Wolsong 2, 3 & 4), are currently under construction in Korea. One of the cornerstones of Korea`s nuclear energy policy is the drive for technological self-reliance. Thus, as part of the Wolsong Project scope, a Technology Transfer Agreement for CANDU NSSS System Design was concluded. Under tills agreement Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is transferring technologies relating to CANDU 6 NSSS design to Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). As a result KAERI is now performing joint design with AECL for the NSSS of the Wolsong Projects. The current NSSS engineering and design progress for Wolsong 2, 3 & 4 is 58 percent as of December 1993. AECL and KAERI will also pursue the development of advanced technology including a large CANDU system on the basis of CANDU 6 technology.

• OSTI ID: 181981
• Report Number(s): CONF-940501--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Journal Issue: Suppl.1 Vol. 70; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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