Chasnupp-1 is a 325MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant. It is located in Punjab, Pakistan. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently generating power and is in active status. The construction on the reactor commenced in Aug, 1993. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Jun, 2000. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Sep, 2000. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Chasnupp-1 is a Generation II nuclear reactor developed by China National Nuclear and CNNC China Zhongyuan Engineering, are the main contractors for the project.
The 325MW reactor is owned and operated by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. The company has a stake of 100%.
The PWR reactor generates 2,209.57GWh/annum of electricity. It features 121 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released. Safety contol rods that are used to control the fission rate in the reactor are 320 in number.
Development status
The reactor construction commenced in Aug, 1993 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Sep, 2000.
Contractors involved
Shanghai Electric Group was selected as the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. The company provided 1 steam turbine for the project. East China Electric Power Design Institute and Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research & Design Institute were selected as the architect engineers for the reactor. The reactor system was supplied by Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research & Design Institute. The reactor vessel has been supplied by China First Heavy Industries (Group). The material used for the construction of the vessel is Alloyed Steel (SA 508 111). The civil works were carried out by China Nuclear Engineering & Construction.
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About China National Nuclear
China National Nuclear Corp (CNNC) is a state-owned nuclear technology company that offers nuclear power development services. The company provides nuclear power, nuclear uranium and nuclear fuel. Its services include nuclear power distribution, nuclear engineering and construction, import and export services, environmental protection and financial investment services. CNNC also carries out the development of new energy sources such as photovoltaic power generation and wind power. The company develops and builds nuclear power plants, and operates nuclear power units. It also owns uranium exploration, mining and milling system. The company operates in China and Hong Kong. CNNC is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About CNNC China Zhongyuan Engineering
CNNC China Zhongyuan Engineering Corp (CZEC) is a construction service provider. The company contracts and constructs international nuclear engineering projects. Its business activities include foreign project contracting, equipment overseas projects, domestic civil project contracting, development and application of high technology, and foreign trade. CZEC offers services such as engineering services, civil engineering, and project contracting and management. It also provides civil project contracting, technology management, equipment procurement, design consulting, equipment procurement, and technical services. The company serves nuclear industry, civil, residential, and commercial sector. It has presence in China, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Algeria, Brazil, Iran, Ghana and Pakistan. CZEC is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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