BN-800 is running at 100%

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AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 17.08.2016

At August 17, 2016, the fourth unit of the Beloyarsk NPP with BN-800 fast reactor began to run at 100% power.

The 15-fays procedure for comprehensive testing of the unit at the nominal power was began.

The commercial operation of the unit will be started in autumn 2016.

Topics: Fast breeders, Beloayrsk NPP, Russia

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