Rosatom delivers nuclear fuel for Kudankulam Unit 3 in India

Economic Times
Economic Times
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Rosatom supplied the initial fuel load for Kudankulam Unit 3, featuring an 18-month fuel cycle that reduces stoppages and increases electricity output.
Rosatom delivers nuclear fuel for Kudankulam Unit 3 in India
A What happened
Rosatom's Nuclear Fuel Division supplied the initial fuel load for Unit 3 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in India, marking the first VVER-1000 reactor launched with an 18-month fuel cycle. The fuel was manufactured at Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant under a long-term supply contract for Units 3 and 4. This longer fuel cycle reduces stoppages, increases electricity output, and continues successful cooperation between Russia and India in nuclear technology.
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Key insights

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    Extended Fuel Cycle: Unit 3 is the first VVER-1000 unit launched with an 18-month fuel cycle reducing outages and increasing power output.

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    Long-Term Fuel Supply: Fuel supply contract covers entire service life of Units 3 and 4, ensuring consistent fuel availability.

Takeaways

The supply of advanced nuclear fuel to Kudankulam Unit 3 marks a significant step in enhancing nuclear power plant efficiency in India through longer fuel cycles and sustained cooperation with Russia.

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