Karachi Institute of Power Engineering (KINPOE)
| Other Name: | KANUPP Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering (KINPOE); Karachi Nuclear Power Training Centre |
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| Location: | Approximately 25km west of Karachi |
| Subordinate To: | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) |
| Size: | 150m² with numerous buildings |
| Facility Status: | Operational |
The Karachi Institute of Power Engineering (KINPOE) is located adjacent to the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), and provides training to qualify operators and engineers to operate and maintain KANUPP. [1] KINPOE offers three academic programs: a Masters in Nuclear Power Engineering; a Postgraduate Training Program; and a Post-Diploma Training Program. [2]
Sources:
[1] Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, "Karachi Nuclear Power Plant," www.paec.gov.pk.
[2] Karachi Institute of Power Engineering, "About Us," www.kinpoe.edu.pk.
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