KNPP Unit 2 to generate power by Aug

The second unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) is likely to generate electricity by August 2015, as officials are preparing to load real fuel in its reactor.

"The steam flow path and steam relief devices have been tested successfully during the hot run process. Dummy fuel loading will continue for another one week", KNPP Site Director R S Sundar told Deccan Herald on Sunday, adding that the dummy fuel would be removed and real fuel will be loaded soon after securing clearance from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).  Like Unit 1, reactor at the second unit will also be loaded with fuel assemblies containing Uranium Oxide.