BWR-6 Product Line

The BWR-6 product line is capable of producing 20% more power from the same size pressure vessels as used in the BWR-5 product line without increasing the size of the respective buildings or support systems. Power output capabilities range from approximately 600-1400 MWe gross. Principal design features include 

Product Line First Commercial Operation Date Representative Plant/Characteristics 

BWR/2 1969 Oyster Creek Plants purchased solely on economics Large direct cycle 

BWR/3 1971 Dresden 2 First jet pump application Improved ECCS spray and flood capability 

BWR/5 1977 Tokai 2 Improved ECCS Valve flow control 

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