Dungeness nuclear power station refers to two nuclear power stations located at Dungeness in Kent, England. Dungeness A is an old Magnox power station. It began to operate in 1965. It has reached the end of its life and is no longer in use. Dungeness B is an advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) power station. It has two 615 MW reactors and began to operate between 1983 and 1985. Dungeness B was the first commercial scale AGR power station to be built.
Dungeness Nuclear Power Station
Questions and Answers
Q: How many nuclear power stations are located in Dungeness, Kent?
A: Two.
Q: What is the name of the old Magnox power station in Dungeness?
A: Dungeness A.
Q: When did Dungeness A begin to operate?
A: It began to operate in 1965.
Q: Is Dungeness A still in use?
A: No, it has reached the end of its life and is no longer in use.
Q: What type of reactor does Dungeness B have?
A: Dungeness B has an advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR).
Q: When did Dungeness B begin to operate?
A: Dungeness B began to operate between 1983 and 1985.
Q: What is significant about Dungeness B?
A: Dungeness B was the first commercial scale AGR power station to be built.