Installation of ‘Core Catcher’ safety system started at unit-2 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project at Ishwardi in Pabna on Thursday.
Core catcher, a device for catching molten core (active part of the reactor that contains nuclear fuel) material, is an important element of the passive safety system of a nuclear reactor.
Atomstroyexport (ASE), the engineering division of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom and the General Contractor of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began the installation works one month ahead of the schedule, according to a press statement.
“This is one of the main elements of a passive safety system and the first large-sized equipment being installed in Unit 2 building. Due to coordinated efforts of our engineers it has become possible to begin the installation works earlier. It is worthy to mention here that construction of both units of Rooppur NPP is progressing as per schedule,” said Sergey Lastochkin, Vice-President and Director of Rooppur NPP Project.
Installation of Core Catcher at Unit-1 began earlier on August 18, 2018.
Core Catcher for Rooppur NPP is designed considering the site condition and safety requirements.
For having improved hydro-dynamic and shock strength properties, it is more seismic resistant. It is also equipped with flood protection features and possesses simplified installation and assembly technology.
Rooppur NPP with two VVER-1200 reactors and capacity of 2400 MW is being constructed with the technical and financial assistance from Russia.