Point Lepreau Generating Station: Four Years of Reliable Production

Abstract

This paper describes and analyses the performance statistics of the Point Lepreau Generating Station since its start-up in 1982. Comparisons are presented with the rest of the world in general and with other CANDU units in particular, and with operating standards laid down by Ontario Hydro and INPO. Principal contributors to station outages and energy losses are described, and the overall contribution made by Pt. Lepreau is briefly covered. Construction of a second unit is recommended.