ArmInfo. From November 23 to 30, the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) was scheduled to undergo mid-scheduled maintenance on its turbogenerators, which involved sequential shutdowns. The maintenance was intended to reduce the load on the power unit to 215 MW, the plant's press service reported.
According to the source, ANPP personnel carried out the maintenance work diligently and efficiently, allowing them to be completed approximately three days ahead of schedule. Power supply to the plant's power unit has been fully restored. The unit is currently operating at 100% of its thermal capacity (440 MW), ensuring stable and uninterrupted power generation.
It should be noted that the plant is continuing to implement the program to extend the service life of its second power unit until 2036. Following the successful completion of the reactor vessel metal annealing, the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) has entered a new, strategically important phase: monitoring and supervision of the reactor vessel metal's condition. This process is a key component in ensuring the safety, reliability, and long-term operation of Unit 2. Following the annealing of the reactor vessel metal in 2024, strings containing sets of test specimens designed for VVER-440 reactors were installed inside the reactor.
They were installed in designated locations in the reactor shaft to monitor changes in the reactor metal's properties. The test specimens have now been removed from the reactor and transported to a specialized laboratory for detailed studies. The results will be used to accurately assess the condition of the reactor vessel metal and its remaining service life for an extended operational period. With this stage, the Armenian NPP not only strengthens its technical safety but also confirms that the plant continues to operate in accordance with the highest international standards, demonstrating its technological development and responsible approach to safe operation in the nuclear energy sector.
