Question about Midland Cogenerating Nuclear Power Plant

In summary: The units had the same thermal power rating of 2468 MWt and both had cores with 177 assemblies of 15x15, which was standard for B&W at the time. The reactors were also similar to those at other plants such as Oconee, TMI, Davis Besse, Crystal River, ANO-1, and Rancho Seco. However, the project was ultimately cancelled due to instability in the ground and the cost of redesign and retrofitting after the Three Mile Island accident. In summary, the Midland Nuclear Power Plant was set to have two nuclear reactors from Babcock & Wilcox with different capacities. Although they had similar designs to other plants, it appears that they were two unrelated designs and it is unclear
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Midland Nuclear Power Plant was going to have two nuclear reactors from Babcock & Wilcox. Unit 1 was to have a capacity of 460 MWe, while Unit 2 was to have a capacity of 808 MWe. Were the reactors twins that simply had different steam machinery due to the cogeneration requirements or were they two unrelated designs? Were both reactors to be used for cogeneration (perhaps with Unit 2 as a backup unit) or was Unit 2 intended only for electricity generation?
 
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Midland Nuclear Power Plant was going to have two nuclear reactors from Babcock & Wilcox. Unit 1 was to have a capacity of 460 MWe, while Unit 2 was to have a capacity of 808 MWe. Were the reactors twins that simply had different steam machinery due to the cogeneration requirements or were they two unrelated designs? Were both reactors to be used for cogeneration (perhaps with Unit 2 as a backup unit) or was Unit 2 intended only for electricity generation?
It appears that both units had the same thermal power rating (2468 MWt) but Unit 1 was rated at 492 MWe (net) and Unit 2 was rated at 818 MWe. I believe the units had cores with 177 assemblies of 15x15, which was standard for B&W at the time. The reactors were similar to the units at Oconee, TMI, Davis Besse, Crystal River, ANO-1 and Rancho Seco.

Ref: NUCLEAR REACTORS BUILT, BEING BUILT, or PLANNED in the UNITED STATES as of June 30, 1970
https://www.osti.gov/scitech/servlets/purl/4115425

Some repercussions
http://www.nytimes.com/1984/07/19/u...ear-project-in-michigan-brings-hardships.html
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/07/17/Midland-nuclear-plant-canceled/5655458884800/

It seems that the responsible parties failed to stabilize the ground before they started construction the containment building and other major structures. Of course, the redesign and retrofitting in the wake of TMI's accident caused a substantial increase in cost.
 
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It is likely that the reactors were two unrelated designs, as their capacities are significantly different. It is possible that Unit 2 was intended for cogeneration, but it is also possible that it was solely for electricity generation. More information would be needed to determine the specific purposes of each reactor.
 

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The Midland Cogenerating Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power plant located in Midland, Michigan. It is owned and operated by Entergy Nuclear, and has been in operation since 1984.

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