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Dry, Subambient PWR FAQs
* As of February 1992, there were 7 PWR plants in the USA located at 4 sites that used
subatmospheric containments. The containment volume and
design pressure of a subatmospheric containment are typically about 2 million cubic feet and 45
psig, respectively.
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Dry, Subambient PWRs in USA
Westinghouse units Beaver_Valley units 1 and 2
note: in June 2002, Beaver Valley submitted license amendment request to switch from subatmospheric to atmospheric operations. For more info, see June 20, 2003 nuclear.com info nugget "Beaver Valley wants to switch from subatmospheric to atmospheric containment - response to RAI" |