Rosatom: This is one of the key safety components of Generation 3+ power units

In Egypt, work has begun on the installation of the core catcher at Unit 4 of the El Dabaa NPP. This was reported by the press service of the state corporation Rosatom.

El Dabaa NPP
El Dabaa NPP

The "core catcher" is a piece of equipment with a long manufacturing cycle. It consists of several elements, the total weight of which exceeds 700 tons.

"The 'core catcher' is one of the key safety components of Generation 3+ power units."
Alexey Likhachev, Head of Rosatom

Likhachev emphasized that Rosatom is constructing all four power units in compliance with all international requirements.

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Sources
Rosatom

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