Education, Training and Research at Khalifa University in Support of the United Arab Emirates Nuclear Power Program
Francois Foulon,
Yacine Addad,
Saeed Al Ameri
et al.
Abstract:In 2009 United Arab Emirates (UAE) has engaged in an ambitious nuclear power program with the construction of four 1400 MWe pressurized water reactor units at the Barakah site. Fourteen years later, three units are in commercial operation, and the fourth one is in the final steps of commissioning. The four units will produce up to 5600 megawatts of electricity, supplying approximately 25% of the UAE’s electricity requirements.
To ensure in such a short period of time the building of the nuclear capabilities an… Show more
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