Wolsong-3, Korea RO (South)

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Operable
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPHWR
VendorAtomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL)/Hanjung
OwnerKorea Hydro And Nuclear Power Co.
ModelCANDU 6
OperatorKorea Hydro And Nuclear Power Co.
Capacity Net686 MWe
Capacity Gross710 MWe
Capacity Thermal2061 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction17 March 1994
Criticality19 February 1998
Grid Connection25 March 1998
Commercial Operation1 July 1998
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life83.15 TWh
Capacity Factor Life94.8 %