The welding of the main circulation pipeline has been completed for Unit 1 of the Akkuyu nuclear power station under construction in southwest Turkey, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said.
The pipeline, which is 160 metres in length, connects the reactor pressure vessel with the steam generators and the reactor coolant pumps. Welding began on 29 March 2022 and was completed in 68 days, on 25 May, said Rosatom.
The pipeline, which is 160 metres in length, connects the reactor pressure vessel with the steam generators and the reactor coolant pumps. Welding began on 29 March 2022 and was completed in 68 days, on 25 May, said Rosatom.
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