Which reactor model do the four units of the Barakah nuclear power plant use?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. APR-1400
- Step 1: The plant consists of four APR-1400 nuclear reactors, the contract went to a coalition led by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the site is in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, and the first reactor started generating electricity in August 2020. Answer: APR-1400. Why not the others: RBMK-1000, Magnox and CANDU don't fit.
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