Another Russian nuclear energy expert has visited UD to give a lecture in the framework of the agreement made with Rosatom international network. Last October Olga Momot, professor of the Moscow-based Obninsk Nuclear Power Institute, which operates in close cooperation with Rosatom, talked about pressurized water technology and the VVER-1200 type reactors. This time Victor Slobodchuk, also from the Obninsk Institute, for Nuclear Power, gave a lecture entitled "Technological and technical features of safety aspects in designing nuclear power plants".
Following the welcome speech of Ákos Pintér, vice rector for general affairs, Victor Slobodchuk explained the basic Russian and international safety criteria and regulations regarding nuclear power plants, then talked about the processes and system elements of the operation of power plants.
The professor also explained the elements of the safety system and their technological features, with special regard to the safety system of VVER 1200 type power plants and the so-called In-Depth Protection Concept. The latter involves special physical barriers like fuel element coating, double-wall casing, passive heat transmission system, zone melt trap and self-regulating hydrogen removal system. Owing to the cutting-edge technology, the power plant remains safe even in case of flooding or a twister, meeting current international standards.
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