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of a chain reaction (up to 6 hours);
* getting to nominal temperature and pressure in the reactor (12 hours);
* warming up the steam generation (12 hours);
* increasing the load (2-3 days).

Benefits

The primary benefits of dispatchable power plants include:
* providing spinning reserve (frequency control)
* balancing the electric power system (load following)
* optimizing economic generation dispatch (merit order)

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