Nuclear plant at Barakah passes another milestone
Abu Dhabi’s nuclear power plant in Barakah passed another milestone yesterday as steam generators for the final unit were installed.
Unit 4 at the plant’s site in Al Dhafra was also fitted with a reactor vessel.
“The installation of the final reactor vessel and steam generators is a great achievement,” said Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s board of directors.
“I am proud of the unwavering commitment and professionalism demonstrated by the entire team. “From our Emirati engineers to our international experts and Korean partners, the focus has remained on quality, safety and efficiency throughout this development process.
“The UAE’s peaceful nuclear energy programme supports the Abu Dhabi Plan by contributing to a diversified energy mix and sustainable, longterm economic growth.”
The steam generators, about as long as a tennis court, play a key role in the conversion of energy from the fission reaction in the vessel to electricity.
The heat generated in the vessel is transferred to the generator and turns water into steam, which is then used to spin a turbine and generate electricity.
“Nuclear energy plays a strategic role for the future of our nation, enabling economic and industrial growth, as well as careers in nuclear energy for Emirati youth,” said Jassim Al Zaabi, chairman of the executive committee office and member of the Executive Council.
The project is progressing steadily.
Unit 4 is now more than 52 per cent complete and Unit 1 more than 96 per cent complete.