The second reactor of Russia’s Volgodonsk Nuclear Power Plant is now in the adjustment process into the regional electricity network, which reaches 35% of generating capacity. This reactor is set for commercial operation by the end of this year.
The 1000 Mwe reactor operation started in the morning, January 21, 2010 and the reactor reached a minimum level of control power (about 1%) on the next day. The power gradually increased to reach 35% capacity, a stage where nuclear power plants capable of producing enough steam to run turbines and so capable of running in the normal mode of operation.
Head of Russia's Nuclear Regulator Rostekhnadzor , Nikolai Kutyin, said on a visit to the site that the reactors was ready to be connected to the grid. He added that the conditions of the license for the construction of Volgodonsk 2 have been met and there is no infringement on the Russia’s nuclear energy regulations.
The reactor was connected to the United Energy System (UES) grid in a ceremony attended by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. And it now adds an additional 300 MWe of power to the region.
Earlier this week, a team of international experts began to conduct pre-operational review of Volgodonsk 2 for the sake of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). The team will look at operational areas include: organization and administration, maintenance, technical workers, radiation protection, training and experience on staff and fire safety.
The Volgodonsk plant is better known as the Rostov. Four 1000 MWe VVER pressurized water reactors were planned in the early 1980s and some construction done before the work was completed.
The construction of Volgodonsk 1, which is also V-type VVER 320 began in 1978 and operating in March 2001.
(Source: World Nuclear News)
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