Power start-up phase continues at 1st power unit of Belarus’ NPP – Energy Ministry
<p> MINSK, Nov 10 - PrimePress. Belarus continues the power start-up phase at the first power unit of its NPP (Astravyets District, Grodno Oblast), says the Energy Ministry of Belarus. </p> <p> </p> <p> This stage provides for the power unit operation modes at various power levels (up to 500 MW), and checking the stability of the power system operation when it is repeatedly reduced. </p> <p> </p> <p> “In the course of the tests in accordance with the program for this stage, it was found out that some electrical measuring hardware needs replacement. This is being done in compliance with the technological regulations. At present, the power unit is undergoing tests. All technological systems are operating normally,” says the ministry. </p> <p> </p> <p> The first power unit of the NPP reached the 400MW capacity on November 7, 2020. The first power unit’s reactor operated at 40% capacity. In accordance with the test programs, the power unit’s capacity was expected to be gradually increased to the design capacity of 1,190 MW. The first power unit is planned to be put into commercial operation in the first quarter of 2021. </p> <p> </p> <p> Belarus’ first nuclear power plant in Ostrovets (a town in the Grodno Oblast also referred to as Astravyets) will have two units with a combined capacity of up to 2,400 megawatts. The AES-2006 Russian standard design of (generation 3+) was chosen for its construction. Rosatom’s division Atomstroyexport acts as the general contractor for the NPP construction. The Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant RUE is the project customer and the future operator of the NPP. The first power unit was launched on November 3, 2020. It is expected to be put into commercial operation in February 2021; the second unit – in May 2022. End </p>
2020-11-11
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Power start-up phase continues at 1st power unit of Belarus’ NPP – Energy Ministry
MINSK, Nov 10 - PrimePress. Belarus continues the power start-up phase at the first power unit of its NPP (Astravyets District, Grodno Oblast), says the Energy Ministry of Belarus.
This stage provides for the power unit operation modes at various power levels (up to 500 MW), and checking the stability of the power system operation when it is repeatedly reduced.
“In the course of the tests in accordance with the program for this stage, it was found out that some electrical measuring hardware needs replacement. This is being done in compliance with the technological regulations. At present, the power unit is undergoing tests. All technological systems are operating normally,” says the ministry.
The first power unit of the NPP reached the 400MW capacity on November 7, 2020. The first power unit’s reactor operated at 40% capacity. In accordance with the test programs, the power unit’s capacity was expected to be gradually increased to the design capacity of 1,190 MW. The first power unit is planned to be put into commercial operation in the first quarter of 2021.
Belarus’ first nuclear power plant in Ostrovets (a town in the Grodno Oblast also referred to as Astravyets) will have two units with a combined capacity of up to 2,400 megawatts. The AES-2006 Russian standard design of (generation 3+) was chosen for its construction. Rosatom’s division Atomstroyexport acts as the general contractor for the NPP construction. The Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant RUE is the project customer and the future operator of the NPP. The first power unit was launched on November 3, 2020. It is expected to be put into commercial operation in February 2021; the second unit – in May 2022. End