Nuclear power plant with pressure vessel boiling water reactor VK-300 for district heating and electricity supply

The viability for Russia of the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) concept has been shown by a number of feasibility studies fulfilled for perspective sites with increased energy demands. Russia has long (31 year) successful experience in operation of NPPs with the vessel-type boiling reactor VK-50 which is located in the city of Dimitrovgrad. Taking into account the large Russian district heating market, it is expedient to apply this concept (BWR) not only for electricity supply, but also for district heating. This is a way to increase of nuclear power plant competitiveness along with good safety performance. The safety and protection of nuclear heat customer is guaranteed by reliable technical means which are well checked at Russian nuclear sites. (author)