Performance of Tarapur Atomic Power Station

Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) located on the West Coast of Bombay is the first twin unit Boiling Reactor (BWR) Nuclear Power Station in India and the only BWR station with a sino.le reactor building in the world. This arrangement of two reactors in a single reactor building and many common station auxiliary systems are planned with a view to reduce building space and effect overall economy in plant outlay. The units are of early design dual cycle reactors of 660/706 MW thermal to 210/210 MWe rating each sharing common systems extensively. The station went into commercial operation from November 1969. Performance of the station during the 14 reactor operating years is discussed. (K.B.)