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Introduction

Power units with the BN-600 and BN-800 fast neutron reactors

Detailed design of the BN-800 power unit

Design peculiarities

Peculiarities of commissioning

First criticality of the Beloyarsk NPP’s unit 4

Achieving the minimum controlled power level (MCPL) with the minimum critical load

Startup core state

BN-800 first criticality results for the Beloyarsk NPP’s unit 4

Power startup of the Beloyarsk NPP’s unit 4

Trial startup of the K-800-130/3000 turbine

Generator synchronization and first grid connection

Pilot operation of the Beloyarsk NPP’s unit 4

Active commissioning

MOX fuel introduction in the BN-800 reactor

Conclusions

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