A technical tour of Heysham 2

摘要

We received a warm welcome and an informative overview of the operation of an AGR as well as an overview of EDF Energy as an organisation. Heysham 1 and 2 are two of the seven AGR power stations operated by EDF Energy along with the PWR at Sizewell B. Heysham 1 was built in the 1970s at a cost of £600 million and Heysham 2 was later constructed in the 1980s (consisting of Reactors 7 and 8) at a cost of £1.6 billion. Heysham 1 will remain operational until 2024 and Heysham 2 until 2030.