The cantilever truss has been installed at Power Unit 2 of the Akkuyu NPP (presently under construction)

The cantilever truss is a part of the core catcher. It was pre-assembled on a special jig during 1.5 months. Structure weight 176 tonnes, diameter 9.35 metres, height 2.2 metres. It was installed with the use of Terex Demag CC6800 crawler crane with the maximum load capacity of 1,250 tonnes.

“Our Subdivision performs installation of the main process systems and equipment.

During the implementation of this milestone, the cantilever truss was pre-assembled from dozens of components. Assembly and installation were performed by highly qualified fitters and welders with relevant work experience at the LNPP,” noted Andrey Berendyugin, Supervisor of Directorate for Mechanical Installation of ICTSM, the project contractor company.

At the next stage, nozzles and maintenance corridors will be welded to the truss. This work will be followed by installation and concreting of the dry shielding, assembly of the support truss, and then the erection of the reactor cavity will be continued.

Source: JSC Akkuyu Nuclear

Statement:

The TITAN-2 holding is a Russian group of companies that builds nuclear facilities. Organisations of the holding perform the whole cycle of works, from development of basic design documentation to facility commissioning.

The TITAN-2 holding is the general contractor for construction of the new power units of the Leningrad NPP. At the construction site, the organisations of the holding perform all civil construction, installation, and electric installation works.

The holding is the main contractor at the construction of the Hanhikivi 1 NPP in Finland and of the Akkuyu NPP in Turkey.