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| Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (File Photo - The Hindu) |
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), is working towards commissioning of the second 1000MW unit of Kudankulam in March.The crucial dummy fuel loading process in the unit has been completed. The dummy fuel bundles are similar to the actual fuel in dimension and weight, except that they do not contain uranium. Currently, preparations are in progress for the strength test of the reactor containment in Unit II. After dummy fuel loading, hydro testing of the nuclear steam supply system circuit will take place. During hydro testing, the entire circuit will be tested for strength and integrity at very high pressure to ensure ultimate safety. During the hot run phase, the entire nuclear steam supply system circuit, including the nuclear reactor, steam generators, pressuriser, reactor coolant pumps, main coolant piping and main steam lines to turbine will run continuously for more than 200 hours. After the tests, the dummy fuel will be removed from the reactor and final inspection of the internals of the equipment and piping will be carried out and the reports will be sent to Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. upon getting final clearance, the actual fuel loading of the uranium nuclear bundles will be done, which will pave way for critical. News in The Times Of India
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