Preoperational Test, Start-Up Tests and Operating Experience for Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit-3

Abstract

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit-3 is a BWR unit located in the seaside area of Okuraa town in Fukushima Prefecture. Its thermal output is 2,381MWt; and the electrical rating is 784MWe. The construction at the site started in Aug. 1970; and the commercial operation began on Mar. 27, 1976. The plant has been operated satisfactory and was shutdown Mar. 1, 1977 for the first annual inspection outage. Here are the summary of the plant facility and the operating experience. © 1977, Atomic Energy Society of Japan. All rights reserved.