Kanupp (Pakistan)
PHWR 125 MW (Candu) by CGE; grid connection in 1971
Facilities in Kanupp
| plant | reactor typ | construction start | operation start | shut down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanupp | CANDU 125 (PHWR) | 1966 | 1971 |
1989-04-18
The leak through valves in the low temperature and -pressure heavy water system occured when a gasket suddenly fall. All the water remained within the containment and was recovered . 7 workers who entered contianment to stop the leak received an average of about 1,5 rem.30 - 50 tons of heavy water were lost. IAEA review of the site reported, the release of radioactivity was within the limits (no nuclear accident).
