Canada's nuclear reactors

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1973 · Des. Eng. (Toronto), v. 19, no. 4, pp. 46-49

OSTI ID:4383137

Canadian nuclear reactors and the evolution of their design are described in this short survey. The early experimental reactors ZEEP, NRX, and NRU are briefly described and changes tc reactor design resulting from operating experience with NRX and NRU are indicated. The first Canadian power reactors were the 20 MW(e) NFD and 200 MW(e) Douglas Point reactors. Both used pressure tubes and Douglas Point established the CANDUPHW design, horizontal tubes, heavy water moderated and cooled. A general description is given of Pickering power station with four 540 MW(e) reactors. The survey describes WR-1 an experimental organic cooled, heavy water moderated reactor and gives advantages of this type of reactor and reasons for the decision not to proceed further with its development in the near future. Gentilly, a 250 MW(e) prototype heavy water moderated light water cooled reactor, is mentioned. (CA)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-011853
• OSTI ID: 4383137
• Journal Information: Des. Eng. (Toronto), v. 19, no. 4, pp. 46-49, Journal Name: Des. Eng. (Toronto), v. 19, no. 4, pp. 46-49; ISSN DEENA
• Country of Publication: Canada
• Language: English

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*CANDU REACTOR-- DESIGN
*GENTILLY REACTOR-- DESIGN
*NPD REACTOR-- DESIGN
*NRU REACTOR-- DESIGN
*NRX REACTOR-- DESIGN
*PICKERING- 4 REACTOR-- DESIGN
*PICKERING-1 REACTOR-- DESIGN
*PICKERING-2 REACTOR-- DESIGN
*PICKERING-3 REACTOR-- DESIGN
*WR-1 REACTOR-- DESIGN
*ZEEP REACTOR-- DESIGN
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