Bruce-4, Canada

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Operable
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPHWR
VendorAtomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL)
OwnerOntario Power Generation
ModelCANDU 750A
OperatorBruce Power
Capacity Net730 MWe
Capacity Gross805 MWe
Capacity Thermal2832 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction1 September 1972
Criticality10 December 1978
Grid Connection21 December 1978
Commercial Operation18 January 1979
Long Term Shutdown Date16 March 1998
Grid sync after long term shutdown7 October 2003
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life130.77 TWh
Capacity Factor Life72 %
 
 

Bruce A 1-4