Rosatom State Corporation, a Russian nuclear energy company, has announced the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S reactor facility. This facility will be used in modernized floating power units (MPEP), which are being created to provide power to the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant in Chukotka. The project includes two RITM-200S reactors with a nominal thermal power of 198 MW each.
According to the press service of JSC TVEL, a Russian nuclear fuel manufacturer and part of the fuel division of Rosatom, the new generation floating power units will have improved economic efficiency and safety compared to the existing floating nuclear thermal power plant (FNPP), the Akademik Lomonosov.
Floating power units have the potential to provide reliable energy to remote locations, and the development of the RITM-200S facility is a significant step forward in the advancement of this technology. The improved economic efficiency and safety of the new units will make them even more attractive for use in remote areas.
It is clear that Rosatom is committed to the development of innovative and reliable energy solutions, and the RITM-200S facility is just one example of its dedication to this goal. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that these modernized floating power units will have on the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant and the surrounding community in Chukotka.
The core of the RITM-200S reactor plant has significantly more energy than the core of the KLT-40S reactor plant used in the existing floating nuclear thermal power plant (FNPP). This increased energy allows for an extended nuclear fuel service life of up to five years, which is about two times longer than the interval between refueling for the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP.
The Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug will rely on modernized floating power units with RITM-200S reactor units to provide energy. The plant is being built on the basis of the Peschanka porphyry copper deposit and will have a capacity of 70 million tons of ore per year, producing 1.4 million tons of copper concentrate. Four power units are planned for the project, with three main units and one standby unit.
These modernized floating power units will be used to supply energy to the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant, which is located in a remote area. The increased energy and extended fuel service life of the RITM-200S reactor units will help to ensure a reliable energy supply for the plant. The improved economic efficiency and safety of the new units will also make them more attractive for use in remote locations.
The RITM type of modern nuclear reactor is being used in several different projects across Russia. These reactors are being utilized in nuclear icebreakers, including the Arktika, Sibir, Ural, Yakutia, and the currently under-construction Chukotka. These icebreakers operate on the Northern Sea Route and are vital for maintaining transportation and communication in the region.
In addition to the icebreakers, Rosatom is also implementing a pilot project for the construction of a low-power ground-based nuclear power plant with a RITM-200N reactor plant. This power plant will provide energy to remote areas of Yakutia, further demonstrating the versatility and reliability of the RITM type of nuclear reactors.
The success of the RITM type of nuclear reactors in various projects, including the modernized floating power units for the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant, highlights their potential for use in a variety of settings. The increased energy and extended fuel service life of these reactors make them an attractive option for supplying reliable energy to remote areas. We can expect to see the continued implementation of the RITM type of nuclear reactors in the future.
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