KUDANKULAM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - THE JOURNEY SO

FAR

By:-

Raj Ballav Saha

Section - Epsilon

Roll - 317

• Indo-Russo ties • Highest safety standards• Controversy• Make In India• Nuclear Power Generation

RELEVANCE OF KUDANKULAM NUCLEAR PLANT

Established Criticality Unit 1 Criticality Unit 22002 2013 2016

Russia Advanced - Rs. 0.97 Billion

Original cost – Rs. 13,171 crore

Operational

2002

TIMELINE

Inter govt. Agreement

Caters to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala & Puducherry

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

• Power generation has increased from 230 MW to 300 MW• It will finally attain 1000 MW• AERB has given the nod for generating electricity from the reactor• 2nd unit will be synchronized with the Southern Power Grid•The plant is updated with modern day-to-day Russian Nuclear & Scientific Technology• VVER type reactors are utilized in the setting up of the new phase of unit 1

POLITICAL ADVANCEMENTS

• Dedicated To The Nation • A Celebration Of Strategic & Friendly Ties•Russia’s Stupendous Nuclear & Technological Growth Over The Years• Amalgamation Of National & International Political-diplomatic Agreements• An Effective Stand Out Amongst Other Nuclear Powers Around The Globe• An Efficient Platform For “Make In India” Implementation

THE FINAL JUDGEMENT

“The power plant is updated with most modern Russian technology… It is well-known that Russia is one of the world leaders in nuclear technology and we are glad to share with our Indian colleagues our technology.” - Russian President , Vladimir Putin

“We plan to build a series of nuclear power plants. Today’s event is a joyful event for engineers in India and Russia, we salute them for their relentless work. I have a vision for India where achievements of our economic developments will benefit earth. The success of this plant demonstrates a common resolve to build new ties.”

- Prime Minister Of India , Narendra Modi

ANALYSIS OF NUCLEAR TESTING WORLDWIDE

ANALYSIS OF COUNTRIES WITH NUCLEAR REACTORS

CHINA PAKISTAN INDIA USA RUSSIA0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

161.2

4.334.6

798

182

NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION(Billion KWH)

REACTORS OPERABLE

REACTORS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

REACTORS PLANNED

URANIUM REQUIREMENTS

CHINA17%

PAKISTAN1%

INDIA3%

USA59%

RUSSIA20%

URANIUM REQUIRED(TONNES)

BEHIND THE SCENE

• KNPP triggered country’s largest nuclear protests • Suspicion• Repeated accidents • Criticism from Atomic experts• Role of Christian organizations

ROAD MAP AHEAD• The Integrated Energy Policy of the country projects for a growth rate of 8 %• Usage of Thorium based systems• 3 stage program• Advanced Heavy Water Reactor• Infrastructure , financing , industry capacity & capability• Safe , reliable & affordable technology• Sustained & focused R&D

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