The reactor pressure vessel has been installed in the design position at the construction site of Xudapu NPP Unit 4 (China), which is being built with participation of Rosatom enterprises. The operation was carried out under the supervision of representatives of Rosatom Engineering Division.
Earlier, works were carried out at Unit 4 of Xudapu NPP in advance of the installation of the reactor pressure vessel. In particular, the first large-sized equipment – the core catcher, was installed, operation for one-stage lifting of the dome to the building was completed, the polar crane was installed, with which the reactor vessel was lifted and placed in the design position.
“Xudapu NPP project is a vivid example of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of advanced technologies. Our partnership has been going on for decades, and the power units constructed under the Russian design demonstrate long-term efficient and trouble-free operation. Our joint history is continuing: Rosatom, being the leading technological corporation of Russia, jointly with the Chinese partners, is successfully implementing the project of construction of the newest NPP Gen III+ power units ”, said Alexey Bannik, Vice President of Atomstroyexport JSC (Engineering Division of Rosatom) for Projects in China and Prospective Projects.