According to Alexander Dorofeev, chief engineer of the Kalinin nuclear power plant, during the overhaul of the first power unit, routine work will be carried out on refueling nuclear fuel, repairing the reactor and turbine equipment. The implementation of 17 modernization measures is also planned. In particular, the generator stator cooling system and the overpressure protection system in the second thermal circuit, through which steam is supplied to the turbine, will be improved.
About 1,500 people will be involved in the work on the power unit: these are the repair and engineering personnel of the Kalinin NPP and the specialized repair company Kalininatomenergoremont.
“Annual scheduled repairs are carried out to prevent and prevent equipment failure, improve the performance of power units. All this allows us to ensure a reliable supply of electricity to consumers and stable energy security of the country,” Alexander said. Dorofeev.
Currently, all four power units of the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant are in operation. The radiation background in the area of the nuclear power plant and the adjacent territory is at a level corresponding to the normal operation of power units and does not exceed the natural background values.
