Candu Nuclear Reactor: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Analysis

CANDU 6 is a Canadian technology 700 MWe class nuclear power reactor. CANDU 6 reactors are performing well on four continents with over 150 reactor-years of excellent and safe operation. Candu Energy is a Canadian-based company that is enhancing this reactor design based on the experience and feedback that was gained in the development, design, construction, commissioning and operational support of the 11 CANDU 6 unit fleet operating in five countries.
While retaining the basic features of the CANDU 6 design, the Enhanced CANDU 6 (EC6) reactor incorporates innovative features and state-of-the-art technologies that enhance safety, operation and performance. The containment structure (which is essential to the protection of the public and workers in a severe accident) requires design for safety, serviceability and durability during the service life of the structure.

Faculty Supervisor:

Reza Kianoush;Wei-Chau Xie;Marilyn F. Lightstone

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Partner:

Candu Energy Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

McMaster University; Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Waterloo

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