The EPR (European Pressurized water Reactor) is based on long proven pressurized water reactor (PWR) technology.
It uses Uranium oxide fuel slightly enriched in U235 up to 5%, or mixed Uranium and Plutonium oxide fuel (MOX). However, it is not intended to use MOX in the Finnish reactor.
Its net electrical power is in the range of 1600 MWe.
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- its performance level has been greatly improved, resulting in increased competitiveness
- it includes a considerable number of advanced technological features that make it extremely safe
- operation and maintenance are simplified
- it provides solutions to sustainable development issues notably by generating less waste and effluents
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