BR-3 PWR (test), Belgium

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Permanent Shutdown
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPWR
OwnerCentre D''etude De L''energie Nucleaire / Studiecentrum Voor Kernenergie
OperatorCentre D''etude De L''energie Nucleaire / Studiecentrum Voor Kernenergie
Capacity Net10 MWe
Capacity Gross12 MWe
Capacity Thermal41 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction1 November 1957
Criticality29 August 1962
Grid Connection10 October 1962
Commercial Operation10 October 1962
Shutdown30 June 1987
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life0.76 TWh
Capacity Factor Life40.2 %