Advanced 9x9 bwr fuel design and oeprating experience of kuosheng nuclear power station of taiwan power company

摘要

After more than 10 years of operating experience with 8x8-2 non-liner fuel designs, Kuosheng Nuclear Power Station of Taiwan Power Company loaded the first 9x9 fuel assemlies in Asia in 1992. The design chosen was a proven 9x9-2 fuel design with extensive solid experience in the U.S. and Europe. In 1996, Kuosheng Station upgraded the reload fuel design to a more advanced ATRIUM-9B design which is a 9x9 non-linear fuel design.