Published 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Babcock-Brown Boveri pressurised water reactors

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Description

Pressurized water reactors supplied by Babcock-Brown Boveri Reaktor GmbH (BBR) for the generation of electric power are fully engineered, reliable plants. Three such units are in operation in the Federal Republic of Germany. BBR have been awarded a contract for the supply of a 1,300-MWe plant. The article describes the operating principle and the advantages of pressurized water reactors, and the experience gained so far. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Druckwasserreaktoren, wie sie die Babcock-Brown Boveri Reaktor GmbH (BBR) fuer die Erzeugung elektrischer Energie liefert, sind ausgereifte, zuverlaessig arbeitende Anlagen. Das in Bau befindliche 1.300-MW-Kernkraftwerk Muehlheim-Kaerlich erhaelt einen BBR-Druckwasserreaktor. Der Beitrag erlaeutert die Erfahrungen, die Arbeitsweise und die Vorteile von Druckwasserreaktoren. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Babcock-Brown Boveri-Druckwasserreaktoren

Publishing Information

Journal Title
BBC-Nachr.
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
5/6
Series
BBC-Nachr.
Journal Page Range
238-242

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
7223988
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; PWR TYPE REACTORS; STEAM GENERATORS; TIME DEPENDENCE
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; REACTORS; VAPOR GENERATORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS

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Notes
6 figs.