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Rajasthan Atomic Power Station




Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, India's largest power plant, is situated at Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan. The station started power generation in 1973 and this pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) generates about 740 MWe of power annually. The plant is designed and operated as per international standards. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station uses natural uranium oxide as fuel, heavy water as moderator and FAs as coolant.

The power station is about 64 km from Kota town. The nearest airport is at Jaipur.



Updated on 5th June, 2014
District: Chittorgarh
Location: Rawatbhata    

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