Kerena boiling water reactor

Kerena Boiling Water Reactor is a type of nuclear reactor designed and developed by Areva NP, a French multinational group specializing in nuclear power and renewable energy. The Kerena is a third-generation boiling water reactor (BWR) that incorporates advanced safety features and operational efficiencies.

Design and Operation

The Kerena Boiling Water Reactor is designed with a net electrical output of 1250 MWe. It utilizes a direct cycle BWR design, where water heated in the reactor core turns directly into steam in the reactor vessel. This steam is then used to drive the turbine generator to produce electricity.

The reactor's design includes several advanced safety features. These include a core catcher to contain molten fuel in the event of a severe accident, passive safety systems that operate without the need for active mechanical components, and a double containment structure to protect against external hazards.

Development and Applications

The Kerena design was developed by Areva NP as part of its portfolio of Generation III+ reactors. These reactors are designed to meet stringent safety standards and to be more efficient and cost-effective than previous generations of nuclear reactors.

The Kerena Boiling Water Reactor has not yet been built, but it has been proposed for several new nuclear power plant projects around the world. Its design has been certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the United States, indicating that it meets the NRC's safety requirements.

See Also

• Nuclear power
• Boiling water reactor
• Areva NP
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission