05 Aug 2024
A 220 MW nuclear power plant at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan was reconnected to the grid after its life was extended by about 30 years by undertaking a major renovation and modernization exercise, the plant operator said. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station Unit 3 was commissioned on June 1, 2000, and continued commercial operations for over 22 years before being taken up for renovation and modernization on October 27, 2022.
It stated that RAPS-3 was connected to the grid on July 24, 2018. During the R&M, the unit underwent Enmasse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR), Enmasse Feeder Replacement (EMFR), and other upgrades, according to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in a statement.
R&M activities were conducted remotely within the core of the pressurized heavy water reactor, utilizing precise technologies that were developed locally. Over the years, the NPCIL has achieved maturity in carrying out in-core jobs using sophisticated remotely operated tools. The entire job was carried out with the utmost safety, with no undue exposure of personnel.
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