Published 2019 | Version v1
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Some aspects of the VVER-440 reactor plant life re-extension: a case study of the Novovoronezh NPP Unit 4

Creators

  • 1. Branch of JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" "Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant", Novovoronezh (Russian Federation)

Description

The article shows some aspects of re-extension of the operation of the VVER-440 reactor with the example of power Unit 4 of the Novovoronezh NPP. The authors analyze the existing problems of the power unit with VVER-440, show possible ways to solve the identified shortcomings, as well as the final state of the updated power unit

Abstract (Russian)

В статье показаны некоторые аспекты повторного продления эксплуатации реакторной установки с реактором ВВЭР-440 на примере энергоблока 4 Нововоронежской АЭС. Дан анализ существующих проблем энергоблока с ВВЭР-440, показаны возможные пути решения выявленных недостатков, а также конечное состояние обновленного энергоблока

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Energy and Technology
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 249-256
ISSN
2452-3038

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Russian Federation
INIS RN
50082759
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
DESIGN-BASIS ACCIDENTS; LIFETIME EXTENSION; NOVOVORONEZH-4 REACTOR; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; PROBABILISTIC ESTIMATION; REACTOR SAFETY; SERVICE LIFE; WWER TYPE REACTORS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CALCULATION METHODS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; LIFETIME; POWER REACTORS; PWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTORS; SAFETY; SERVICE LIFE; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS; WWER TYPE REACTORS

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Notes
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