An important milestone has been completed at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey
Another important strategic stage has been successfully completed at the construction site of the Akkuyu complex, which is considered Turkey's first nuclear power plant. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The dome of the inner containment shell was installed in its designed position at the second power unit of this massive facility, which is being built by Russia's Rosatom State Corporation. According to experts, this process is considered one of the most complex and responsible operations in the construction of the reactor building.
According to the press service of Akkuyu Nuclear, the lifting and placement of the dome were carried out using a special heavy-duty crawler crane. The entire operation lasted approximately seven hours, during which the massive structure was installed with millimeter precision.
The dome itself has a hemispherical shape and consists of fifteen prefabricated sections made of special high-strength steel. The preparation of this complex structure was carried out directly near the power unit building and took a total of four months.
According to Sergey Butskikh, CEO of Akkuyu Nuclear JSC, the installation of the inner containment shell was the final step in forming the hermetic volume of the reactor compartment. Now, the builders will begin welding and strengthening the dome and the cylindrical part of the shell.
The Akkuyu nuclear power plant project is distinguished by its compliance with the highest global safety standards. The reactor buildings will have a double-layered containment shell.
The inner containment shell is part of the plant's safety system, ensuring the stability of the reactor compartment. The outer containment shell will be constructed from reinforced concrete and is designed to withstand any extreme external impacts, including powerful natural disasters.
This project is expected to play a decisive role in ensuring Turkey's energy independence. The Akkuyu plant will consist of four power units, each equipped with the most modern generation of reactors based on a Russian design.
The capacity of each unit is 1,200 megawatts. This will allow for a significant portion of the country's electricity needs to be covered.
It is worth noting that through this project, Turkey is joining the ranks of the world's developed nuclear energy nations. Company representatives stated that the first power unit of the plant is planned to be commissioned by the end of 2026.
Currently, construction and installation work are progressing rapidly and in parallel across all four units. Turkey's experience is also of great importance for Uzbekistan, as the issues of developing nuclear energy are relevant in our region.
The technological solutions and safety systems in the Akkuyu project provide a clear idea of how modern nuclear power plants should be. Such large-scale structures serve not only as energy sources but also as catalysts for the development of science and technology.
