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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit-3 reaches significant milestone

The 200 mm thick cylindrical vessel with in-built safety systems would house fuel assemblies, the control rods and a host of other mechanisms, an official said.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit-3 reaches significant milestone
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 11:21 PM IST

A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant

Matter was investigated Department of Atomic Energy which revealed that the infected computer belonged to a user who was connected in the internet network used for administrative purposes

A day after denial, NPCIL confirms malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant
Updated On : 30 Oct 2019 | 7:11 PM IST

Rumour of cyber attacks on Kudankulam nuclear unit baseless: NPCIL

Any Cyber attack on the Nuclear Power Plant Control System is not possible, says R Ramdoss, Training Superintendent & Information Officer

Rumour of cyber attacks on Kudankulam nuclear unit baseless: NPCIL
Updated On : 29 Oct 2019 | 10:17 PM IST

Atomic energy board clears construction of Kudankulam 3&4 units

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted clearance for the First Pour of Concrete (FPC) of the third and fourth units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP). The excavation of main plant area of KKNPP 3 and 4 is completed and is ready for construction activities. Those who protest against the project said that the clearance is illegal by AERB's own guidelines.The AERB meeting held on June 19 has granted clearance to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for the FPC, said AERB in an announcement. In general terms, the clearance for FPC implies commencement of first pour of structural concrete and continuation of construction works of the safety related structures.KKNPP-3 and 4 are two units of VVER (Russian) pressurised water ractors to be constructed at Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. These reactors will be repeat design of KKNPP-1 and 2 with design improements based on commissioning and operational experience feedback from these two established units."The FPC ...

Atomic energy board clears construction of Kudankulam 3&4 units
Updated On : 24 Jun 2017 | 8:31 PM IST

More local sourcing for new Kudankulam units

Unit-III and Unit-IV would cost around Rs 39,000 crore; negotiations have started for Unit-V & VI

More local sourcing for new Kudankulam units
Updated On : 13 Aug 2016 | 8:53 PM IST

Modi, Putin to dedicate Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Unit-I tomorrow

Both leaders, along with Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa will take part via video conference in the ceremony

Modi, Putin to dedicate Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Unit-I tomorrow
Updated On : 09 Aug 2016 | 7:00 PM IST

400 MWe of KKNPP Unit 2 to be synchronised to the grid in 30-45 days

Once the second unit at Kudankulam begins operating at full capacity, the total atomic power capacity in Tamil Nadu will go up to 2,440 MW

400 MWe of KKNPP Unit 2 to be synchronised to the grid in 30-45 days
Updated On : 11 Jul 2016 | 5:11 PM IST