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Browns Ferry 3 - Plant Information & Status

Technical specifications, contact data, ratings, and licensing history for the Browns Ferry facility.

Ratings

Browns Ferry
Above Average
20 (33%)
Average
15 (25%)
Below Average
24 (40%)
Total Members Voted: 25

Facility Statistics

Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 49 Yrs
Build Time: 8.6 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: 10.3 Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 90.4%
Efficiency: 31.9%
Generated: 271.4 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 730 Days
Refuelings: 14

Ownership & Construction

Architect Engineer: TVA
Constructor: TVA

Technical Specs

Reactor Type: BWR
Containment: BWR-MARK 1
NSS Supplier: GE
Thermal Power: 3952 MWt
Net Capacity: 1260 MWe
Efficiency: 31.9%
Status: Operating

Licensing

Docket #: 05000296
License #: DPR-68
License Type: OL-FP
Const. Permit: 1968-07-31
Operating Lic: 1976-07-02
Commercial Op: 1977-03-01
License Renewed: 2006-05-04
License Exp: 2036-07-02

Facility Map

34.7058, -87.1202

Location & Contact

Address:
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Road
Athens, Al 35611, USA
Get Directions
Phone: (265) 729-2000