Nuclear Technology in India

Department of Atomic Energy is carrying out nuclear energy programme in India. The Indian Nuclear Power Programme has the following three stages:

First Stage

  • It is already commercial now, comprised setting up of PHWRs (pressurized heavy water reactors) and associated fuel cycle facilities.
  • PHWRs use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as moderator and coolant.
  • The design, construction, and the operation of these reactors are undertaken by public sector undertaking, the NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited).
  • The company operates 16 reactors (2 Boiling Water Reactors and 14 PHWRs) with a total capacity of 3900 MW.

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