On June 19, works for installation of the third tier of the reactor building inner containment (IC, a cylindrical structure, where the nuclear reactor and the equipment of the NPP primary circuit will be located) were commenced at El-Dabaa NPP’s Unit 2 in Egypt (the general designer and the general contractor - Engineering Division of Rosatom).
The third tier of the inner containment consists of 12 segments which were manufactured at the production facility of the construction site in Egypt. The height of the sections of the third tier is 9 meters, and the weight varies from 40 to 100 tons depending on its structural elements.
The installation of the third tier will be completed in two weeks after which the IC sections will be put together to become a single circle of the inner containment. The installation rate is one section per day. The installation is performed with the help of a heavy crane with loading capacity of 1350 tons. A team of experienced professionals, adept in IC installation from Egyptian projects as well as other Rosatom projects abroad, is involved in these works.
Dr. Eng. Sherif Helmy, the Board Chairman of Nuclear Power Plants Authority, stated: “The start of the installation of the third tier of the inner containment for Unit 2 at El-Dabaa NPP marks another milestone in the continuous progress of this national mega project, which embodies Egypt’s vision for a secure and sustainable energy future. This achievement reaffirms the Nuclear Power Plants Authority’s commitment to adhering to the approved project timeline and reflects the ongoing efforts and precise coordination among all project partners — foremost among them, our Russian partner, Atomstroyexport. What has been accomplished today could not have been achieved without the outstanding capabilities of Egyptian personnel, the fruitful cooperation with the Russian side, and the dedicated work of the installation, engineering, and design teams. It is further evidence of Egypt’s ability to implement peaceful nuclear projects in accordance with the highest international technical standards. With each step forward, we move closer to realizing Egypt’s long-standing dream of establishing its first nuclear power plant for electricity generation — a plant that will contribute to energy diversification, enhance energy security, and support sustainable development for a brighter, more prosperous future”.
“Another important process operation - commencement of installation of the third tier of the inner containment of Unit 2 - has been completed ahead of schedule. The upward growth of this structure is the result of the dedicated work of welders, installation fitters, supervisors, engineers, designers, specialists in various fields involved in the work, and, of course, the efficient partnership with the Egyptian Owner,” said Alexey Kononenko, Vice President of ASE JSC and Director of El Dabaa NPP construction project.
El-Dabaa NPP is the first NPP in Egypt. It is being built in the city of El-Dabaa, in the Matruh province on the Mediterranean coast, approximately 300 km. north-west from Cairo. The El-Dabaa NPP consists of four 1200 MW power units equipped with Russian VVER-1200 pressurized water reactors of the latest third generation; these reactors are state-of-the art technologies that have been successfully operated at reference NPPs. El-Dabaa NPP is being constructed in accordance with the package of contracts, which entered into force on December 11, 2017. The Russian side will not only build the nuclear power plant, but also supply nuclear fuel throughout the entire El-Dabaa NPP operating life in accordance with its contractual obligations. The Russian party is expected as well to assist Egyptian partners in training NPP operating personnel at the stage of operation and maintenance during the first ten years of the NPP operation. Besides, under a separate agreement, the Russian party will build special storages and will supply special containers for storing spent nuclear fuel.
Rosatom Engineering Division unites the leading companies of the nuclear industry, namely: Atomstroyexport JSC (Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, branches in Russia and abroad), Joint Design Institute - Atomenergoproekt JSC (Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg branches - design institutes, branches in Russia and abroad, R&D branches) and subsidiary construction organizations. The Engineering Division ranks first in the world by the order portfolio and the number of NPPs constructed simultaneously across the world. About 80% of the Division’s revenues originate from foreign projects. The Engineering Division implements construction projects for high-power NPPs in Russia and across the world, renders a full range of EPC, EP, EPC(M) services including project management and design activities, and develops Multi-D technologies for the management of complex engineering facilities. The Division relies on the achievements of the Russian nuclear industry and modern cutting-edge technologies. www.ase-ec.ru
