Nuclear Power Station Biblis



Jan. 2, 2004

The two blocks A and B of the nuclear power station Biblis with an achievement of together approximately 2,500 MW went 1974 and/or 1976 to the net and set at that time both national and internationally technical yardsticks. The availability factor is on the average with 74 %, those to time availability with approximately 76 %. over 400 billion a KW/H until today was produced. The production corresponds to requirements of electric current of 6.5 million households in Germany.

Data, numbers, facts

Block A and B
Type Pressurized water reactor
Area of application Basic load
Start-up Block A: 1974, block B: 1976
Fuel Uranium 235
Kraftwerksleistung (netto) 2407 MW
Reactor pressure 155 bar
Steam temperature 265.2/272.5 Degrees C
Fuel weight 102.7 t
Cooling Fresh water/forced-draught cooling tower
Number of Brennelemte per block 193


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