Tarapur Atomic Power Station

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Tarapur Atomic Power Station (T.A.P.S.) is located in Tarapur, Palghar, India. It was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India. It is the fourth largest nuclear power plants in the country. It has 4 reactors, 2 BWR-1 of 160 MWe each and 2 IPHWRs of 540 MWe each. Its first phase (Units 1 and 2) are one of the oldest operational power reactors. The atomic power station has experienced several safety incidents, including radioactive leaks and a major fire, with official documents that "clearly indicate the preponderance of safety concerns even during the days of active Indo-U.S. cooperation with the Tarapur Atomic Power Station project". The upgrades and life extension work done on Units 1 and 2 is expected to improve safety and efficiency. The primary recirculation system piping has also been replaced with corrosion resistant piping, extending the operational life of the reactors by at least 10 years.

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