Simplified approach to determine the requirements of a “flexible nuclear reactor” in power system with high insertion of variable renewable energy sources

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Table 2

Flexible capabilities of conventional plants [12].

	Approximate maximal power ramp
Hydraulic	0 to 100%Pn in less than 1 minute
Diesel	25%Pn/min
Combined cycle gas	7%Pn/min
Gas turbine	20%Pn/min
Coal	5%Pn/min
Nuclear	5%Pn/min [4]

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