In India, nuclear power reactors are set up and
operated on twin unit concept with dedicated safety and process systems,
operating personnel and the management for operating these units. Each
reactor has independent safety and process systems. At the same site,
additional twin units module with independent safety and security of
operating island are considered to reduce requirement of land for
exclusion zone. This also helps in meeting the objective of minimizing
the displacement of population.
The nuclear reactors planned to be set up at Jaitapur are the
Evolutionary Pressurized Water Reactors (EPRs). The EPR design has been
based on the proven design, safety principles and manufacturing
technologies employed in “N4” reactors in France and “KONVOI” reactors
in operation in Germany. N4 & KONVOI reactors are under successful
and safe operation for the last many years. The EPRs planned at
Jaitapur incorporate the operational feedback from “N4” & “KONVOI”
reactors. Currently, EPRs are under construction in Finland, France and
China which may become operational in the next 2 to 4 years. The
operational experience from these reactors will also be available before
the commissioning of Jaitapur nuclear power project. As regards the
cost, the discussions on the techno-commercial offer of AREVA. France
are focused on arriving at mutually acceptable capital cost and tariff
levels.
Following the Inter-Governmental Agreement between India & France
in 2008, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and AREVA,
France signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up Nuclear
Power Reactors at Jaitapur on February 4, 2009. A General Framework
Agreement (GFA) and Early Works Agreement (EWA) were signed between
NPCIL and AREVA on December 6, 2010. The GFA covers installation of the
initial set of 2x1650 MW EPR including scope of work, division of
responsibility, design, materials, technology, services and life time
fuel supplies. The EWA relates to preliminary works related to design,
engineering and regulatory aspects.
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