Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
293b241d-835c-4365-92bd-e6003a5a4662
Energy
Associated ID
ff71b3d1-13fd-4f0c-aa65-0d4ee47cb1d5
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Description
This dataset represents electricity generation from pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plants in Guangdong, China. It covers 14 operating PWR units with a technical service life of 60 years. The data are primarily derived from official statistics.
Activity Description
The activity boundary of the product production covers the entire operation and maintenance phase of the nuclear power plant, including processes such as energy release from nuclear fission, water cooling, and emissions.
Process Description
The product is grid-connected electricity measured in kWh, with a voltage level of ≥35 kV.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China,Guangdong
Geography comment
Forming regional average data based on official statistical data.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The pressurized water reactor (PWR) is a nuclear reactor that uses light water (i.e., ordinary purified water) as both coolant and moderator, with the water remaining in liquid form within the reactor core. It features a primary and secondary loop design, where the radioactive primary loop is separated from the non-radioactive secondary loop. This ensures that the radioactive coolant in the primary loop does not enter the secondary loop and contaminate the steam turbine. The design facilitates convenient operation and maintenance, making it the predominant reactor type used in nuclear power plants in China.