Russia’s TD Group has successfully completed a project for the manufacture and supply of class 3 safety valves for unit 1 of the Kursk-II NPP. Under the contract, 11 pieces of equipment intended for use in critical technological systems have been manufactured and shipped.
The work was commissioned by Techzashita, a long-time partner of the company. The project was implemented in the shortest possible time – just three months, including documentation development, examination and production.
“We started from scratch, without the initial documentation,” said project manager Olga Titova. “And within three months, we were able not only to fully prepare production, but also to manufacture, test and ship the equipment to the site.” Effective communication and rapid coordination of all departments played a key role. “This pace became possible only thanks to the well-coordinated work of the team and good interaction with the customer,” Titova noted.
One of the difficulties was the need to replace Russian materials that did not meet the required technical specifications. The team promptly found and agreed on an alternative from imported analogues. “It was not a trivial decision. But thanks to the efforts of our team of specialists and the customer’s support, we quickly passed all the approval stages,” she said.
“Imported materials from China and Slovenia were used. The purchase time from these suppliers was significantly shorter compared with competitors. To do this, an assessment of the conformity of imported products was carried out in a short,” Titova emphasised. “At each stage, we acted clearly, within the schedule. It was important for us not just to get the job done, but to do it at a high level. This is the result of teamwork, which we are really proud of,”
The project does not end there. The TD Group and Techzashita continue to cooperate. The plans include the supply of 11 more valves for Kursk-II unit 2 as well as participation in joint projects at the Akkuyu and Ruppur NPP facilities.
Kursk-II will replace the currently operating Kursk NPP, which comprises four ageing RBMK reactors (two of which are now closed) with four new units comprising Generation 3+ VVER-TOI reactors. Units 1&2 are currently under construction. The construction and commissioning of units 3&4 are planned for 2042.
