The Central Project and Technological Institute (CPTI, part of one of the divisions of the state corporation Rosatom - note of the editor www1.ru ) started supplying equipment for reloading nuclear fuel for unit № 1 of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, located in Mersin, Turkey. The project is under construction.

A railway track for a seismic-resistant reloading machine, necessary for fuel loading into the reactor and replacement of spent fuel, was delivered to the nuclear site. The length of the rails exceeds 26 m, and the width is over 8 m.

The rails are designed in such a way as to prevent the movement of the reloading machine even during an earthquake. The operation of the reloading machine requires special accuracy, in particular, the slope of the railway should not exceed 0.15 mm per 1,000 mm of length. 

Previously, the first circular overhead crane was put into operation at Akkuyu, its lifting capacity is 390 t. The crane will perform lifting and transport operations, including the delivery of nuclear fuel and equipment transportation.

The construction site is regularly visited by representatives of Rosatom and the Ministry of Energy of Turkey. The progress of work is controlled at the state level.