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Nuclear Chain Reaction to be Launched at Russia Fast-Neutron Reactor RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED 27.06.2014 A controlled nuclear chain reaction is about to be launched at a new reactor at Russia’s Beloyarsk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the Urals, a senior official at the country’s Rosatom nuclear agency said Thursday. “The launch [of the reaction] will take place today,” Rosatom’s First Deputy General Director Alexander Lokshin said. The operation is the most crucial moment in preparations for the launch of the new nuclear reactor. Russia is the global leader in fast-neutron reactors that use liquid metal coolants. The design is intended to improve the country’s nuclear fuel self-sufficiency by creating a closed-loop cycle. Topics: Fast breeders, Russia, Beloayrsk NPP Other news: Russia May Sign Agreement to Build 8 Reactors in Iran A source close to the negotiations told journalists Thursday. Hungary Enacts Law to Expand Nuclear Power With Russian Aid Hungary’s president has signed a bill into law to expand a nuclear power plant in the country with Russian assistance. Hungary Lawmakers OK Russia Nuclear Plant Deal Russia will provide Hungary a loan of up to 10 billion euros ($13.5 billion) - around 80 percent of construction costs. |
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