{"id":90,"date":"2026-04-02T13:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/core.dizain.in\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:52:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:52:54","slug":"core-energys-expertise-in-spent-fuel-storage-at-kudamkulam-nuclear-power-project-kknpp-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.core.co.in\/insights\/case-studies\/core-energys-expertise-in-spent-fuel-storage-at-kudamkulam-nuclear-power-project-kknpp-34","title":{"rendered":"Core Energy\u2019s Expertise in Spent Fuel Storage at Kudamkulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP-3&#038;4)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"90\" class=\"elementor elementor-90\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9d403 page-bed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de9d403\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37942ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37942ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Case Studies<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b70976 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b70976\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd97fed elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bd97fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"case-study\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"case-badge\">Executed by <strong>Core Energy Systems<\/strong> on a Turnkey EPC Basis<\/span>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-section\">\r\n        <h2>Project Overview<\/h2>\r\n        <p>\r\n            Core Energy was awarded the prestigious contract for the Away from Reactor Spent Fuel Storage Facility (SFSF)\r\n            at Kudamkulam Nuclear Power Project (Units 3 & 4), located in Tamil Nadu.\r\n            This highly complex project demonstrates our capability to deliver world-class nuclear infrastructure through\r\n            globally competitive EPC execution.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-section\">\r\n        <h2>Critical Systems and Solutions<\/h2>\r\n        <p>\r\n            The SFSF is designed for handling and storage of spent fuel from Light Water Reactors (LWR), requiring\r\n            precision engineering, advanced technology, and strict safety protocols.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li><strong>Pool Water Cooling & Purification System:<\/strong> Maintains safe temperatures and water purity.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Compressor, Dryer & Receiver Systems:<\/strong> Ensures optimal operational conditions.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Blast Resistant Doors:<\/strong> Engineered to withstand extreme scenarios.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Cask Pit Isolation Gates:<\/strong> Enables secure containment of fuel casks.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Cask Handling EOT Crane (150T\/20T):<\/strong> Single failure-proof heavy-duty crane system.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>HVAC Systems:<\/strong> Maintains controlled environmental conditions.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Fire Barrier & Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS):<\/strong> Ensures operational safety.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Physical Protection Systems (PPS):<\/strong> Includes access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV surveillance.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-section\">\r\n        <h2>Challenges in Spent Fuel Handling<\/h2>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>\r\n                <strong>Neutron Poison Contaminants:<\/strong> Presence of U-232 and U-236 increases radiological complexity,\r\n                requiring advanced shielding solutions.\r\n            <\/li>\r\n            <li>\r\n                <strong>Special Handling Requirements:<\/strong> Implementation of specialized machinery and strict protocols\r\n                for safe fuel management.\r\n            <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-section\">\r\n        <h2>Regulatory Compliance and Safety<\/h2>\r\n        <p>\r\n            All systems are designed in accordance with international nuclear safety standards, ensuring minimal radiation\r\n            exposure to personnel and the public as per ICRP guidelines:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li><strong>Occupational Exposure Limit:<\/strong> 20 mSv\/year (averaged over 5 years)<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Public Exposure Limit:<\/strong> 1 mSv\/year (excluding natural & medical exposure)<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-section\">\r\n        <h2>Commitment to Excellence<\/h2>\r\n        <p>\r\n            Core Energy continues to demonstrate excellence in nuclear engineering by delivering safe, innovative,\r\n            and high-performance infrastructure. This project reinforces our leadership in complex nuclear EPC solutions\r\n            and our contribution to India\u2019s long-term nuclear energy sustainability.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"case-highlight\">\r\n        Core Energy \u2013 Powering the future with advanced nuclear engineering, uncompromising safety standards,\r\n        and next-generation technology integration.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-end\">\r\n    <a href=\"case-studies\" class=\"back-case-btn\">\r\n    \u2190 Back to Case Studies\r\n<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Case Studies Executed by Core Energy Systems on a Turnkey EPC Basis Project Overview Core Energy was awarded the prestigious contract for the Away from Reactor Spent Fuel Storage Facility (SFSF) at Kudamkulam Nuclear Power Project (Units 3 &#038; 4), located in Tamil Nadu. 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