Chennai, June 27 -- Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) SecretaryDr.A.K.Mohanty on Saturday visited BHAVINI and reviewed the critical technical milestones of the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here.
Dr. Mohanty assessed the plant's current status along with P. A. Suresh Babu, Chief Managing Director of Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), and other senior officials at the Kalpakkam Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) complexThe review focused on ongoing low-power physics experiments and the overhauling of the Turbine Generator (TG) system. The TG overhauling is being executed by its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Bhara...