Voronezh region, June 5 - Neftegaz.RU. Unit 2 of Novovoronezh Phase II with a Generation III+ reactor has started the stage of pilot commercial operation (PCO). The plant is a branch of the Rosenergoatom Concern which is part of Power Division of Rosatom.
Unit 2 of Novovoronezh Phase II was 1st connected to the grid (1st power) on May 1, 2019. Unit 2 received the commissioning permit for PCO from Rostechnadzor on May 3, 2019. This was followed by equipment testing in different modes and bringing the unit to 50% power.
The PCO stage will end after successful testing at all power levels, including the nominal power (100%) and completion of all commissioning trials of the power unit.
This will be followed by an inspection of Rostechnadzor of the completed power unit for the design conformance and by issue of the corresponding statement. Unit 2 is expected to be put in commercial operation late 2019.
