CAP1400
| CAP1400 | |
|---|---|
General layout of CAP-1400 | |
| Generation | Generation III reactor |
| Reactor concept | Pressurized water reactor |
| Status | Under construction |
| Main parameters of the reactor core | |
| Fuel (fissile material) | 235U (LEU) |
| Fuel state | Solid |
| Neutron energy spectrum | Thermal |
| Primary control method | Control rods |
| Primary moderator | Water |
| Primary coolant | Liquid (light water) |
| Reactor usage | |
| Primary use | Generation of electricity |
| Power (thermal) | 4040 MWth |
| Power (electric) | ~1500 MWel |
The CAP1400 is a Chinese Generation III Pressurized water reactor developed by the State Power Investment Corporation. It was based on Westinghouse AP1000 design but with full Chinese intellectual property rights.