The average price per MWh that will be paid to Bruce Power for all electricity generated from 2016–2064 (covering the entire refurbishment period for Units 3–6 plus the entire expected remaining post-refurbishment lifetimes of all eight Bruce Power reactors (including the two that were already refurbished)) was estimated to be approximately CA$80.6/MWh in 2017 dollars by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario. [61][62] These now-intensely-radioactive cobalt-60 adjuster rods are then "harvested" (removed and replaced with fresh 59Co adjuster rods) after one to three years of use in the reactor during a routine reactor shutdown, and are later processed into sealed 60Co sources of varying intensities by Nordion. In October 1995, after about 18 years of operation, unit 2 was taken out of service. Compared to the other major Canadian nuclear power plant built earlier, Pickering station, the Bruce reactors have higher power output, achieved by: increasing the number of fuel channels, increasing the number of bundles per channel, and a change in the fuel bundle itself. [3] As of 2017[update] the Bruce A units were capable of producing up to 779 MWe net according to IESO generator data. Situated on the shore of Lake Huron, Bruce Power provides nuclear power to one in three homes, hospitals, schools and businesses in Ontario and medical isotopes across the globe to keep medical equipment sterilized and assist in fighting disease. Commercial operation began on 10 April 1986. Phone: 519 361 2673 In October 2012, it resumed operation. Originally scheduled to be shut down in 2019 (unit would have been 32 years old). As one of the largest bulk steam systems in the world, this system could produce 5,350 MW of medium-pressure process steam, and had over 6 km of piping. Limitless opportunities. As of 2009, there were 11 low level storage buildings. Email: info@brucepower.com, Contact | Terms of Use | Accessibility | Sr. Bruce uses single-circuit heat transport system, while Pickering had two circuits. The Bruce site has a proud history of nuclear power generation. The lease is for 18 years until 2019 with an option to extend another 25 years to 2044. [14], The Bruce A steam generators utilize a separate large horizontal shared steam drum (with one steam drum common to four steam generators), a design dropped in most other plants at the time. At Bruce Power, there are limitless opportunities to pursue multiple career paths and take on exciting new challenges, all while enjoying small town, lakeside living. It is the world's largest fully operational nuclear generating station by total reactor count and the number of currently operational reactors, but was exceeded in nameplate capacity by South Korea's Kori Nuclear Power Plant in 2016. The Bruce site has a proud history of nuclear power generation. Bruce received a second, fully independent Safety Shutdown System (SDS2) which uses a liquid. In March 1998, after about 19 years of operation, unit 4 was taken out of service. [138], A variety of radiation monitoring measures are in place. [60], "Contrary to popular belief, the electrical generators of nuclear plants can follow the load demands of the electrical grid provided specific engineered systems to permit this mode of operation are included in the plant design. 2, Tiverton ON, N0G 2T0 [78][79], Bruce Power is working with Framatome to develop the capability to "produce shorter half-life radioisotopes (such as molybdenum-99, lutetium-177 and iridium-192)" using Areva's proprietary technology for the on-line production of radioisotopes in heavy water reactors. In the Bruce concept, there is no such non-return valve; the reactor buildings are all interconnected during normal operation. Originally scheduled to be shut down in 2018 (unit would have been 34 years old). In 2011, the cost had totaled $3.8 billion; the final cost was expected to be $4.8 billion. The plant size was approximately 960 m by 750 m.[1] The heavy water was 99.75% pure. Situated on the shore of Lake Huron, Bruce Power provides nuclear power to one in three homes, hospitals, schools and businesses in Ontario and medical isotopes across the globe to keep medical equipment sterilized and assist in fighting disease. [21] Bruce A and B stations were designed to operate indefinitely while disconnected from the grid. [104] According to Bruce Power, this multi-year plan "will generate between 1,500 and 2,500 jobs on site annually – and 18,000 across Ontario directly and indirectly – while injecting up to $4 billion annually into Ontario's economy". -- Roughly 50,000 homeowners in Grey and Bruce County will be getting some unexpected mail this week. [45]), As of 2008, the Bruce station had three double-circuit 500 kV transmission lines to feed the major load centres in southern Ontario, in addition to three double-circuit 230 kV lines serving the local area. 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