Published 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

The third generation pressurized water reactor Olkiluoto 3 in Finland becomes reality

Creators

  • 1. Siemens AG, Erlangen (Germany). Consortium Framatome ANP

Description

The European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR) is the world's first third-generation pressurized water reactor (PWR). The first steps towards realization of an EPR nuclear power plant were taken in Olkiluoto, Finland, in 2004 by preliminary works on the construction site. The first concrete will be poured after the construction licence has been granted by the Finnish government which is anticipated to happen in the beginning of 2005. Commerical operation is scheduled to start in 2009. (orig.)

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Additional titles

Original title (German)
Der Druckwasserreaktor der dritten Generation wird im finnischen Kernkraftwerk Olkiluoto 3 Wirklichkeit

Publishing Information

Journal Title
VGB PowerTech
Journal Volume
84
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 72-78
ISSN
1435-3199

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