ISF-2 construction progress as of August 16, 2017

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Spent Fuel Processing Facility (SFPF):

- Installation of concrete insert for arm hoist.
- Re-installation of the rack in prem. 304 have been completed.
- Termination and adjustment of automation cabinets of CMDandA and FGDS equipment, disassembling metrological calibration detectors.
- Installation of cable routs for IAEA equipment, IAEA equipment installation is underway.
- Finishing of premises.
- Technological pipelines labeling.
- Installation of a new pump for chemically demineralised water (ChDW) has been completed.
- Checking of the spatial position of the sliding holder has been completed.
- The cutting machine positioning is checked.
- Installation of video surveillance system monitors has been completed.
- Installation of electromagnetic locks on the Tornado doors have been completed.
- Installation of security grids in air ducts.
- Installation of primary fire extinguishing equipment has started.

The following activities were also performed at the facility:

- Installation of sliding plates in CSM modules is underway.
- Regular works on the construction site arrangement, such as: weeding of gravel coatings, grass cutting, irrigation, maintaining clean asphalt coverings.
- Installation of scaffolding, electrical work at the structural addition for balloons.
- Compilation of executive and hand-over documents.
- Development of test programs for technological units and systems.
- Development of a training program for Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant personnel.
- Pre-commissioning and adjustment works on the main technological equipment and auxiliary systems.
- Adjustment of the video observation system for the technological process.
- Functional tests of the bridge crane SFP-CR-04 in prem. 304.
- Functional tests of the console crane SFP-CR-06 in prem. 304.
- Individual tests of protective windows SW-03 and SW-04.
- Individual (independant) tests of physical and radiation control systems are underway.

The general Contractor of the project is Holtec. Works at the site are being performed by Holtec subcontractors: CDI, UTEM, UTB, ZEM, EPI, BEM, Kranservis, Konditsioner. In total 259 persons were engaged in the works. 1 unit of lorry-loading, earth-moving and lifting machines were also used for fulfilling tasks at the site.