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Why Nuclear Power Plant Needs Emergency Backup Power?

What is Nuclear Power Plant?
Nuclear power plants are facilities that use nuclear reactors to generate electricity. Nuclear power plants can produce large amounts of electricity from relatively little fuel, making them an attractive option for countries wishing to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

Overall, nuclear power plants can produce large amounts of electricity while producing little-to-no greenhouse gas emissions. However, they require strict safety measures and careful management throughout their life cycle to ensure they are operated and maintained safely. In such critical and rigorous applications, nuclear power plants are generally equipped with additional emergency diesel generator sets in order to reduce accidents and losses caused by power failures.

In the event of a power outage or loss of mains power, emergency back-up diesel generator sets can act as back-up power for the nuclear power plant, ensuring the normal operation of all operations. The diesel generator sets can operate for a specific period of time, usually up to 7-14 days or longer, and provide the necessary electricity until other power sources can be brought online or restored. Having multiple backup generators ensures that the plant can continue to operate safely even if one or more of the generators fails.

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Features Required for Backup Power
For nuclear power plants, the emergency back-up power system needs to have a number of particularly important features, including:

 

1. Reliability: Emergency backup power solutions need to be reliable and able to provide power when the main power source fails. This means that they should be tested regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly.
2. Capacity: Emergency backup power solutions need to have sufficient capacity to power critical systems and equipment during an outage. This requires careful planning and consideration of the power needs of the facility.
3. Maintenance: Emergency backup power solutions require regular maintenance to ensure that they are functioning properly and that their components are in good condition. This includes regular checks of the batteries, fuel systems, and other components.
4. Fuel storage: Emergency backup power solutions that use fuels such as diesel or propane need to have an adequate supply of fuel on hand to ensure that they can operate for the required duration.
5. Safety: Emergency backup power solutions need to be designed and installed with safety in mind. This includes ensuring that they are installed in a location with proper ventilation, that fuel systems are secure and well-maintained, and that all applicable safety regulations are followed.
6. Integration with other systems: Emergency backup power solutions should be integrated with other critical systems, such as fire alarms, to ensure that they can operate together when needed. This requires careful planning and coordination.

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About AGG & AGG Backup Power Solutions
As a multinational company focused on the design, manufacture and distribution of power generation systems and advanced energy solutions, AGG can manage and design turnkey solutions for power stations and Independent power plant (IPP).

 

The complete system offered by AGG is flexible and versatile in terms of options, as well as being easy to install and integrate.

You can always rely on AGG and its reliable product quality to ensure a professional and comprehensive service from project design to implementation, thus guaranteeing the continued safe and stable operation of your power plant.

 

Click the below link to learn more about AGG diesel generator sets: Standard Power – AGG Power Technology (UK) CO., LTD.


Post time: Apr-28-2023