RBMK

1971

I generation

RBMK-1000

  • Control and protection system;
  • repeated forced circulation circuit;
  • safety control systems;
  • emergency core cooling system;
  • reactor-space overpressure protection system;
  • emergency power supply system;
  • service water system.
1986

II generation

RBMK-1000

  • Additional cluster absorbers;
  • reactivity margin increased to 43-48 rods;
  • EPS (emergency protection system) control rods have been implemented;
  • automatic insertion of EPS (emergency protection system) control rods (shortened absorber rods) by EPS signal.
2000

II generation

RBMK-1000

  • replacement of fuel with uranium-erbium with 2.8% enrichment;
  • number of control rods increased from 24 to 33 (improvement of protection effectiveness);
  • replacement of outdated control rods with cluster assemblies comprehensive monitoring, control and protection system;
  • more sensors for neutron flux monitoring;
  • modern information and measurement system;
  • full-scope simulators for staff training at all RBMK units.
RBMK-1000 reactor unit
RBMK-1000 reactor unit