The generator Stator has been installed in the design position in the turbine hall of unit 2 of the under-construction Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, project official said.
Installation work has been performed by specialists of the VdMU Branch, part of the Rosatom Engineering Division.
The power plant is being constructed by a subsidiary of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom. It is a top priority project on the Bangladesh government’s agenda, all the way up to the Prime Minister’s Office. Total capacity of the plant is estimated to be 2,400 MW.
Alexei Deriy, Vice President of ASE and Director of the Rooppur NPP construction project said the stator converts mechanical energy generated by the rotation of the turbine into electrical energy. Besides, it is the heaviest element among the power unit equipped with a weight of over 440 tons. That is why the installation of the Generator Stator into the design position is extremely important. Its successful completion makes possible installation of the main equipment of the turbine hall.
Two power units of Rooppur NPP to useTZV-1200-2 turbine generators developed and manufactured by Power Machines, Russia. Their advantages include fire safety,
enhanced reliability, and high stability against overloads.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is planned and being constructed according to Russian design. The plant will have two power units with the latest generation 3+ VVER 1,200 reactor, which will fully meet all international safety requirements. The lifespan of the reactors are 60 years, which can be extended for another 20 years if necessary.
In 2015-2016, preparatory work was carried out at the construction site, working documentation was developed and documents for licensing for construction were prepared. On November 4, 2017, the regulatory authority of Bangladesh (BAERA) issued the required licence for the design and construction of the plant.
On October 2, 2013, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid the first stone in the foundation of Rooppur NPP. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved Construction of Rooppur NPP Project on 6 December 2016 at an estimated cost of Taka 1,13,092.91 crore.
