14.07.2010
On April 23, 2010 a trial loading of the first dummy fuel assembly was carried out into the reactor of Unit 1 of NPP Kudankulam being constructed by JSC Atomstroyexport in India. This is another key event in project implementation of the atomic plant in India, which marks the completion of the whole stage of process operations on NPP Kudankulam reactor facilities flushing and the transfer to assembly operations of the reactor with its further preparation for the stage of pressure tests and the first unit systems circulation flushing.
In addition to the reactor facility works under the technical support of JSC Atomstroyexport commissioning and start-up works of other systems of the unit and putting them into operation at NPP Kudankulam are being implemented on a large scale. Cooling water systems of responsible consumers, ventilation cooling and climate control systems in the unit’s rooms including containment volume are tested and being consistently put in operation.
The commissioning of electric auxiliaries control systems of power unit 1 at NPP Kudankulam according to the design layout is going to be completed. Monitoring and control of electric auxiliaries elements of Unit 1 is carried out from the block control unit (center).
Turbine generator of Unit 1 at NPP Kudankulam is put to a statutory scrolling from the turning gear device under the design layout. Flushing operations in generator shaft sealing system are going to be completed. Start-up and stand-by boiler assembly is being prepared for secondary coolant circuit pipes blowdown.
The first circulation pump is successfully tested.
Reference. On the basis of Intergovernmental Agreement JSC Atomstroyexport (JSC ASE) is implementing the works on the first stage construction of NPP Kudankulam in India. Scope of JSC ASE obligations includes: elaboration of detail design and working documentation, field supervision, equipment and materials supply from Russia and third countries, technical support during NPP assembling/erection/installation and putting in operation, operation and maintenance personnel training in Russia. The Customer – Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited – is in charge of construction, erection and commissioning works at NPP site as well as putting the plant in operation.
