Rosatom has installed two of the four hydroaccumulators of the core flooding system (CFS) at Unit 2 of the Akkuyu NPP (Turkey). These elements of the passive safety system are designed to automatically maintain the safe operation of the reactor in the event of a power loss and absence of personnel, the state corporation's press service reported.
Each hydroaccumulator is a cylindrical pressure vessel with two elliptical heads. They are made of high-strength steel.
Russian and Turkish specialists have completed the installation of two such vessels at Unit 2. The equipment was installed through the open top of the cylindrical part of the reactor building, using a heavy crawler crane.
In the event of a complete power outage to the reactor, the CFS is activated automatically. If the pressure in the primary circuit drops, the water mixture enters the reactor from the accumulator. This ensures the safe operation of the power unit.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that the first power unit of the Akkuyu NPP is planned to be launched in 2025.
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