On July 19, the testing of TK-8 docking mechanism started. This unit is one of the most important pieces for handling of Chornobyl NPP spent nuclear fuel.

The docking mechanism was produced by BNG in accordance with Terms of Reference for manufacture and supply of the equipment for the construction project of Chornobyl NPP Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility. Immediately after delivery of all the docking mechanism elements the unit has been assembled and as per the programme of individual tests the pre-commissioning activities are to be carried out next.

In the framework of these tests the compatibility verification is carried out for TK-8 docking mechanism equipment and new TK-700 railcar which has been designed and assembled for this project by Skoda.

Successful implementation of this individual testing will enable in future to shift to the comprehensive tests of the new TK-700 railcar.

The start of “hot” tests at the ISF-2 is scheduled for December 2017.