Russia and China cooperate in various nuclear energy projects, including, but not limited to, the construction of nuclear power plants and supplying isotope products
Beijing, January 17 - Neftegaz.RU. The core catcher casing with weight of 156 t and height of 6.1 m has been installed in its design position at Unit 3 of Xudabao NPP (also known as the
Xudapu NPP) being constructed in
China under Russian design VVER-1200.
The core catcher is one of passive safety systems, which ensure isolation of the reactor building foundation slab from core melting in the event of a severe accident.
This operation is one of the critical path activities under the schedule, after which further construction of the reactor pit becomes possible.
Xudabao NPP is a new project of cooperation between
Russia and China in the field of
nuclear energy, located in the city of Huludao (Liaoning Province).
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n 2019, a number of contracts were signed, including the General Contract for the construction of Units 3 and 4 of Xudabao NPP with VVER-1200 reactors, as well as the contract for the supply of
nuclear fuel.
In accordance with the contracts, the Russian party will design the «nuclear island» of the plant, supply key equipment for the nuclear island for both power units, provide designer supervision, installation supervision and adjustment supervision services for the equipment supplied.
Commissioning of the units is scheduled for 2027-2028.
