KAKRAPAR ATOMIC POWER STATION

Sept. 18, 2018

The second Unit of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS-2 — 220 MW) attained Criticality after completion of renovation work.

About:

KAPS located in Surat district of Gujarat comprises of two units of indigenous 220 MW PHWRs (KAPS-1&2) which commenced commercial operation in 1993 and 1995 respectively. Two more units of 700 MW PHWRs (KAPP-3&4) are under construction at this site.
KAPS-2 attained Criticality after completion of Renovation & Modernisation (R&M) works, encompassing En-Masse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR), En Masse Feeder Replacement (EMFR) and other safety upgrades.

Source : PIB

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