10 Indiginious PHWR Reactors of 700MW each approved by cabinet

[Sloth 22]

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of 10 indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) for nuclear power generation.

"The cabinet has approved to install 10 indigenously built PWHRs," Union Minister Piyush Goyal said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Goyal, who is Union Power and Coal Minister, said the new PWHRs will generate 7,000 MW power. At present India generates 6,780 MW from nuclear power.

Goyal also said that nuclear reactors, which will produce 6,700 MW, are under implementation and these are expected to be completed by 2021-22.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...ar-reactors-for-power-generation-1605851.html

 

[ashok321]

This should have been the order of the day, from the day one!
Why the Indian PM waited for 3 precious years is beyond me.

 

[Sloth 22]

Before these 10, there were 6 such reactors either into construction or approved , of which two are expected to start operations by the end of this year.

Apart from these, work is going on , 1 Fast Breeder Reactor and 2 VVER reactors.

Deal for 2 more VVER reactors is pending.

This should have been the order of the day, from the day one!
Why the Indian PM waited for 3 precious years is beyond me.

These 700 MW reactors are still not in operation. The first one is still not operational.

After the Japanese incident , a security review was ordered , which started actually in 2015, to re assure that the designs are full proof, this not only led to delay in approval of more reactors, but even delays in the construction of first two.

 

[Sloth 22]

Department of Space17-May, 2017 16:29 IST
Boost to transform domestic nuclear industry

Cabinet approves construction of 10 units of India’s indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR)

In a significant decision to fast-track India’s domestic nuclear power programme, and give a push to country’s nuclear industry, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for construction of 10 units of India’s indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR). The total installed capacity of the Plants will be 7000 MW. The 10 PHWR project will result in a significant augmentation of nuclear power generation capacity.
India has current installed nuclear power capacity of 6780 MW from 22 operational plants. Another 6700 MWs of nuclear power is expected to come onstream by 2021-22 through projects presently under construction. As the government marks three years of its nation and people centric governnace, in a first of its kind project for India’s nuclear power sector, the ten new units will come up in fleet mode as a fully homegrown initiative. It would be one of the flagship “Make in India” projects in this sector.
With likely manufacturing orders of close to 70,000 crores to the domestic industry, the project will help transform Indian nuclear industry by linking our goal of a strong nuclear power sector with our indigenous industrial capacities in high-end technologies.
This Project will bring about substantial economies of scale and maximise cost and time efficiencies by adopting fleet mode for execution. It is expected to generate more than 33,400 jobs in direct and indirect employment. With manufacturing orders to domestic industry, it will be a major step towards strengthening India’s credentials as a major nuclear manufacturing powerhouse.
The ten reactors will be part of India’s latest design of 700 MW PHWR fleet with state-of-art technology meeting the highest standards of safety.
The approval also marks a statement of strong belief in the capability of India’s scientific community to build our technological capacities. The design and development of this project is a testament to the rapid advances achieved by India’s nuclear scientific community and industry. It underscores the mastery our nuclear scientists have attained over all aspects of indigenous PHWR technology. India’s record of building and operating PHWR reactors over the last nearly forty years is globally acclaimed.
The Cabinet’s decision reflects the Government’s commitment to prioritise the use of clean power in India’s energy mix, as part of low-carbon growth strategy and to ensure long-term base load requirement for the nation’s industrialization.
It also supports India’s commitment to sustainable development, energy self-sufficiency and bolsters global efforts to combat climate change.
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[Ryuzaki]

This will create more pressure on others for NSG membership.Also now that WestingHouse is bankrupt,we are saved from USA nuclear deal

 

[Sloth 22]

This will create more pressure on others for NSG membership.Also now that WestingHouse is bankrupt,we are saved from USA nuclear deal

We are already able to import everything. The problem is, without NSG , we cannot export our reactors and technology.

 

[Ryuzaki]

We are already able to import everything. The problem is, without NSG , we cannot export our reactors and technology.

India has also told Russia that we will not allow building of 20 Russian-design nuclear reactors unless it convinces China for India's NSG membership

 

[My-Analogous]

India has also told Russia that we will not allow building of 20 Russian-design nuclear reactors unless it convinces China for India's NSG membership

I am supporting you

 

[Sloth 22]

India has also told Russia that we will not allow building of 20 Russian-design nuclear reactors unless it convinces China for India's NSG membership

Not only Russia, but also to USA, France. To make sure that the next NSG meet sees us in.

 

[neem456]

Not only Russia, but also to USA, France. To make sure that the next NSG meet sees us in.

Source ?

 

[Sloth 22]

Source ?

Remember, a MoU was signed for EPRs too, but unlike Rafales, it hasn't yet materialised.

 

[jetray]

Hmm, need to master 2000MW ones.

India to build 10 heavy water reactors to boost nuclear power
Goyal, who is union Minister for Power and Coal, said the decision will result in significant augmentation of the country’s nuclear power generation capacity.

INDIA Updated: May 17, 2017 20:36 IST
IANS, New Delhi

Power Minister Piyush Goyal briefs the media after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
In a major decision to fast-track India’s domestic nuclear power programme, the union cabinet on Wednesday approved construction of 10 units of indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).

“The cabinet has approved installation of 10 indigenously built PWHRs of 700 MW each,” Union Minister Piyush Goyal said at a media briefing after meeting of the Cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Goyal, who is union Minister for Power and Coal, said the decision will result in significant augmentation of the country’s nuclear power generation capacity.

He said India’s installed nuclear power capacity is 6,780 MW from 22 operational plants, and another 6,700 MW is expected to be generated by 2021-22 through projects under construction.

The government had in July 2014 set a target of taking nuclear power capacity to over 14,000 MW by 2024.

The decision on construction 10 PHWRs comes days before the Modi government completes three years in office.

Goyal said the move will give manufacturing orders to domestic industry to the tune of nearly Rs 70,000 crore and is expected to generate more than 33,400 jobs in direct and indirect employment.

“As the government marks three years of its people centric-governance, in a first of its kind project for India’s nuclear power sector, the 10 new units will come up as a fully home grown initiative,” Goyal said.

He said it would be one of the flagship “Make in India” projects in the nuclear power sector.

The Minister said the project will help transform the Indian nuclear industry by linking the goal of a strong nuclear power sector with the country’s indigenous industrial capacities in high-end technologies.

“With manufacturing orders to domestic industry, it will be a major step towards strengthening India’s credentials as a major nuclear manufacturing powerhouse,” Goyal said.

He also linked the decision to the government’s clean energy goals and low-carbon growth strategy.

“It supports India’s commitment to sustainable development, energy self-sufficiency and bolsters global efforts to combat climate change,” he said.

An official release later said that the project will bring about substantial economies of scale and maximise cost and time efficiencies by adopting fleet mode for execution.

It said the 10 reactors will be part of India’s latest design of 700 MW PHWR fleet and will have state-of-art technology that will meet the highest standards of safety.

The release said the approval marks a statement of strong belief in the capability of “India’s scientific community to build our technological capacities”.

“It underscores the mastery our nuclear scientists have attained over all aspects of indigenous PHWR technology. India’s record of building and operating PHWR reactors over the last nearly 40 years is globally acclaimed,” the release said.

 

[Srinivas]

We need to manufacture reactors of higher megawatts like Areva.