Installation of 5th reactor containment tier starts at El Dabaa nuclear plant
Installation of the fifth tier of the reactor building inner containment of the first unit at Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant has started, the Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) said on Saturday. The inner containment structure is a cylindrical structure housing the nuclear reactor and equipment belonging to the plant’s primary circuit. The fifth … The post Installation of 5th reactor…
Construction of the fifth tier of the reactor building's inner containment at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant has commenced, according to the Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA). The inner containment is a cylindrical structure that houses the reactor and primary circuit equipment. The fifth tier comprises 12 prefabricated segments, each 7.5 meters high and weighing 40-45 tons.
These segments were fabricated at the El Dabaa site and are being installed using a heavy-duty crane capable of lifting 2,200 tons. A team of experienced specialists is performing the installation, adhering to stringent international quality and safety standards. The NPPA is conducting thorough inspections and testing upon completion of all regulatory procedures, ensuring the highest safety, security, and quality levels.
NPPA Chairman Sherif Helmy highlighted the importance of this milestone, attributing it to the collaborative efforts of the NPPA, installation teams, and Atomstroyexport, the Russian partner involved in the project. Atomstroyexport's Alexey Kononenko echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the significance of the fifth-level installation and the seamless cooperation between the Egyptian and Russian teams.
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