ACR-1000® Environmental Performance Design Improvements

Abstract

The ACR-1000® design is the next evolution of the proven CANDU® reactor design. One of the key objectives for this project was to improve station environmental performance based on the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle, and station operating experience, feedback from owners of CANDU stations, and industry best available techniques. Design improvements, based on these concepts to improve the environmental performance of the ACR-1000 reactor and protect workers, the public, and the environment, are presented in this paper.