Public Awareness e-Newsletter Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Issue – 29 November 2014 In this issue: - Public voice -Technical session - Nuclear News - PA activity during the month - Lexicon - Feature article: By Dr. A.P.J. AbdulKalam - Did you know? - Nuclear Trivia Snapshot Dear colleagues, Month of November has been interesting with various offsite PA programmes in addition to regular visit of public and students to site. It has been really encouraging to get the support from various spectrum of people around KKNPP. Wish you a happy reading. - Chairman, PA Committee 'Nuclear energy can still a safe, reliable and clean source of be an energy' It Spotlight be will important part of our mix. Energy 39 On-site & 9 Outside Outreach programme organised during the month efficiency is the best 2870 hours of Public Outreach, reaching 25419 people energy. source of clean Increased access 410 T-shirts with PA caption & NPCIL Logo issued Photography by Mr Kvasha A.V. Deputy Head of Russian Specialist at KKNPP Site A glimpse of Common Moorhen at Anu vijay Township. Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Rallidae Genus: Gallinula Species: G. chloropus Binomial name: Gallinula chloropus Source: en.wikipedia.org 108963 PA Publications distributed to affordable, and clean assured energy supply for all should 9016 Caps with PA caption & NPCIL Logo distributed Public Voice be our primary goal. It is a major economic 1 The programme was very useful to have a opportunity for all clear cut idea about how electricity is generated through Nuclear power. Nuclear Power is a cheapest one to generate electricity We have got a useful and correct information that the power plant at Kudankulam is a safest one, not only for human life but also for the environment - P Thangaraj BT Asst.,T.P.S.G. Hr Sec School, Pavoorchatram 2 The programme was very much informative and relived us of all fear about the plant - S Karnaraj Headmaster, Concordia Hr Sec School Vallioor countries. Shri Narendra Modi Honourable Prime Minister of India said in his statement on energy at the G-20 Summit (Source: http://www.businessstandard.com & http://www.thehindu.com ) Technical session - VVER Technology Page 2 of 20 VVER – SUPPORT TRUSS : The support Truss is intended for fastening the reactor in the NPCIL Mission: To develop nuclear power technology and to produce Nuclear Power as a safe, environmentally benign and economically viable source of electrical energy to meet the increasing needs of country. concrete pit and is a part of reactor vessel fixing system. welded It is structure comprising of girders arranged in radial manner (like spokes of "Nuclear energy can play wheel). an Nuclear News: important role combating in climate change and become part of the solution. The nuclear industry has proven to be "safer" than others, and second and third-generation plants are still atomic very reliable“ Unit 5 of RAPS becomes world’s 2nd longest running reactor RAPS-5 has continuously operated for 765 days from 2nd Aug 2012 to 6th Sep, 2014. RAPS-5&6 has received the lndia Power Award in the category of Best Overall Performance in Private Sector and PSU. The award was presented by. Hon'ble Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu on 19/11/2014 to the Station Director, RAPS5&6 at lndia Habitate Centre, New Delhi. This award is the recognition for dedicated efforts and team spirit of all the employees of RR Site specifically RAPS-5&6. Congratulations to all the employees of RR Site on achieving this award. Mario Molina Mario Mexican Nobel Prize winner In 1994, Unit 7 of Canada’s Pickering nuclear plant (540 MWe) set a world record of continuous operation for 894 days. Excerpts from the Press note by Shri Vinod Kumar, Station Director, RAPS-5&6 dated : 21/11/2014. Page 3 of 20 Few glimpses from PA campaign by Site Director, KKNPP Few glimpses P A lecture at James College of Engineering & Technology, Nagercoil on Nov 7, 2014 Site Director, KKNPP participated in various functions held in colleges during the month and delivered lecture on the role of Nuclear Energy for the development of the nation and Safety features of KKNPP. P A lecture at VINS Christian College of Engineering , Nagercoil on Nov 11, 2014 National Education Day celebration at VINS college Page 4 of 20 At site PA activity conducted at KKNPP Site As a part of Public Awareness programme, Students and staff of Schools and Colleges and public of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts visited KKNPP. They were familiarized with the nuclear power plant and Safety features of KKNPP in particular reference to the events at Fukhushima (Japan) and radiation safety during normal and abnormal operation of Nuclear power plant. Introductory lecture is being delivered to students of Global Indian Public School, Kodikulam, Idukki Caps distributed No of participants Publications distributed Prograam organised 1900 4192 1857 School 21 716 681 Public 13 Engineering College Students from Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Neyyardam, Trivandru m 400 381 5 1 10 100 2001 1270 1000 10000 Few glimpses Students from Toc H Institute of Science & Technology (TIST), Ernakulam at KKNPP on Nov 01, 2014 A glimpse of students from Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Boobalasamudram, Alankulam during field visit at Caisson structure. General public from Manalicadu Pastorate Church, Thickanamcode were briefed about the concept of Radiation Protection Students from Arunachala School, Kattuvilai, Vellichanthai on Nov 12, 2014 Page 5 of 20 photographs : Kumar K.T.M. Vinayaga Perumal C Few glimpses At site Students from Vidyaa Vikas College of Engineering and Technology (VVCET), Tiruchengode on Nov 13, 2014 General Public From Radhapuram at Reactor building -2 during field visit Students from Ravilla KRA Vidyashram. Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Kovilpatti, Nov 17, 2014 Students from Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chi damparam are briefed about the functioning of Control room. Visit of Students from Concordia Hr.Sec.School, Vallioor on Nov 19, 2014 A glimpse of members from House of Praise Jesus With Us Trust, Karungal during field visit at Intake Structure Headmasters from Tirunelveli & KK Dist at KKNPP Staff of Motor Vehicles Dept, R.T.Office, Parasala, Tr ivandrum at Caisson structure. Nov 28, 2014 Lexicon Page 6 of 20 Boiling water reactor (BWR) Nuclear terminology PWR 276 63% Number of Reactors 438 PHW R 49 LWG 11% R 15 3% GCR FBR 15 2 3% 1% BWR 81 19% Presently 81 out of 438 reactors operating are BWR’s, having total net electrical capacity of 75958 MW. As a part of PA outreach activity, Seminars, Workshop, and were conducted Exhibitions Educational Institutions. 410 numbers of T-shirts issued to students. The BWR concept was developed slightly later than the PWR concept. Development of the BWR started in the early 1950s, and was a collaboration between GE and several US national laboratories. at Source: http://www.nrc.gov Outside KKNPP Public awareness outreach programme conducted outside KKNPP: Description of Event Source: http://www.iaea.org en.wikipedia.org Lectures Nuclear reactor with water as a coolant and as a moderator, boiling in the core. The resulting steam is generally used directly to drive a turbine. Election awareness rally at Tirunelveli Exhibition at Vishvabharati School, Trivandrum National Green Corps Environment awareness rally at Ambasamudram Tirunelveli District Senior Mens Kabaddi Championship Awareness programme organised by District Central library for developing reading habits, Tirunelvelil Agri Expo organised by Puthiya Thalaimurai at Tirunelveli Kumari Nuclear Science Meet 2014, Kanyakumari 22nd National Children's Science Congress 2014 at FX Engineering College, Tirunelveli Renganathan College of Engineering, Coimbatore Total Date Caps No of Publications participants distributed distributed Nov 1 200 - 200 Nov 7-8 4000 24000 - Nov 7 1500 4000 300 Nov 14-15 1500 - 500 Nov 15 1000 1500 300 Nov 21-23 7000 28000 - Nov 24-25 2000 18000 700 Nov 27, 300 - - Nov 28-29 5000 26000 5000 22500 101500 6000 Page 7 of 20 Exhibition at Vishwabharati Public School, Neyyattinkara Few glimpses Outside KKNPP Exhibition at Vishwabharati Public School, Neyyattinkara, Nov 6-7, 2014 On invitation from Vishwabharati Public School, Neyyattinkara, Triv andrum, a public awareness exhibition was organized on the occasion of the school annual science festival. Duration: November 6-7,2014 Number of participants : 4000 The programme was inaugurated by Shri. A.T.George, MLA of Parassala, Kerala Number of Publications distributed : 24000 Page 8 of 20 PA Rally at Ambasamudram By TN National Green Corps Few glimpses Outside KKNPP PA Rally at Ambasamudram on Nov 7, 2014 Public awareness rally was organised by PA committee, KKNPP in cordination with Tamil Nadu National Green Corps on the occation of opening Environment information dissemination center at A.V.R.M.V. Govt Hr Sec School for Girls, Ambasamudram. Duration: November 07, 2014 400 saplings of Noni plants (a Medicinal plant) distributed to all the cadres of National Green Corps Page 9 of 20 PA Rally at Ambasamudram By TN National Green Corps Number of participants : 1500 Few glimpses Outside KKNPP PA Rally at Ambasamudram on Nov 7, 2014 Tree plantation by Sub-collector, Cheranmahadevi, was witnessed by Shri R Murugaiya Pandian, TN Housing Development Corporation, Shri K.R.P. Prabhakaran, MP and other Elected representatives of Tirunelveli district. Page 10 of 20 PA Rally at Tirunelveli Few glimpses Outside KKNPP Awareness programme organised by District Central library for developing reading habits, Tirunelvelil, Nov 15, 2014 A Awareness rally was organised by Tirunelveli District Central library inc coloboration wiuth Pudhiya Thalaimurai TV channel for developing reading habits among students titled “Vaasippom – Nesippom” No. of participants 1000 Publications distributed 1500 Caps distributed 300 PA committee, KKNPP took part in the rally by distributing caps and publications on Nuclear Energy. Page 11 of 20 Few glimpses PA Exhibition at Tirunelveli PA exhibition on “Nuclear Energy for Power and Agriculture” Organised during Agri Expo at Tirunelveli in coordination with BARC at Exhibition ground, Tirunelveli town.. Duration: November 21-23, 2014 Outside KKNPP PA exhibition during Agri Expo organised at Tirunelveli, November 21-23, 2014 Page 12 of 20 Few glimpses Few glimpses from PA Exhibition at Tirunelveli Outside KKNPP PA exhibition during Agri Expo organised at Tirunelveli, November 21-23, 2014 Number of visitors Publications distributed 7000 28000 Page 13 of 20 Few glimpses PA exhibition at Kanyakumari Public Awarness committee, KKNPP in coordination with Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya School, Kanyakumari organised various competitions for the School Students of Kanyakumari District on the theme “Kumari Nuclear Science Fest – 2014” at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya School, Kannyakumari. Duration: November 24-25, 2014 Competitions conducted: Drawing Essay writing Quiz Scientific modeling Elocution Outside KKNPP PA Exhibition during Kumari Nuclear Science Fest 2014, Kanyakumari, Nov 24-25, 2014 Page 14 of 20 Few glimpses PA exhibition at Kanyakumari Essay Writing Outside KKNPP PA Exhibition during Kumari Nuclear Science Meet 2014, Kanyakumari, Nov 24-25, 2014 Page 15 of 20 Few glimpses PA exhibition at Kanyakumari Outside KKNPP PA Exhibition during Kumari Nuclear Science Meet 2014, Kanyakumari, Nov 24-25, 2014 Elocution Interactive session Prizes to the winners Page 16 of 20 Few glimpses Glimpse from Exhibition Students participated 753 Visitors 1300 publications distributed 18000 caps distributed 700 T-shirts distributed 60 Outside KKNPP PA Exhibition during Kumari Nuclear Science Meet 2014, Kanyakumari, Nov 24-25, 2014 Page 17 of 20 Few glimpses Press clippings Outside KKNPP PA Exhibition during Kumari Nuclear Science Meet 2014, Kanyakumari, Nov 24-25, 2014 Page 18 of 20 Few glimpses PA lecture at Tiruneleveli Public Awareness lecture was delivered during 22nd National Children's Science Congress 2014 at FX Engineering College, Tirunelveli Nov 27, 2014 No of participants: 300 Outside KKNPP PA lecture at 22nd National Children's Science Congress 2014 at FX Engineering College, Tirunelveli Nov 27, 2014 Page 19 of 20 Feature article Did you know? By Dr. A.P.J. AbdulKalam from the special essay published in THE HINDU dated 06/11/2011 Opportunity cost of Nuclear Energy: Heat Values of various fuels: Furthermore, it is believed that the changing climate patterns will carry a costly adaptation price tag in the future an enormous $300 billion every year, which will be a huge Fuels Heat value Hydrogen Petrol/gasoline Diesel fuel Crude oil Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Natural gas (UK, USA, Australia) Natural gas as LNG (Australia) Hard black coal (IEA definition) Lignite/brown coal (IEA definition) Lignite/brown coal (Australia, electricity) Firewood (dry) Natural uranium, in LWR (normal reactor) Uranium enriched to 3.5%, in LWR Natural uranium, in FNR 121 MJ/kg 32 MJ/l 39 MJ/l 37-39 MJ/l 49 MJ/kg drain on the global GDP. All these issues can be addressed only when we graduate from Type-0 fuels to the nextgeneration fuels the most prominent amongst them being nuclear fuels, which will also power our deep space missions of the future. A standard approximate comparison between a 1000 MW coal plant and a similar nuclear plant 38-39 MJ/m3 is given in Table-1. 55 MJ/kg >23.9 MJ/kg <17.4 MJ/kg c 10 MJ/kg 16 MJ/kg 500 GJ/kg 3900 GJ/kg 28,000 GJ/kg Uranium figures are based on 45,000 MWd/t burn-up of 3.5% enriched U in LWR MJ = 106 Joule Source: http://www.worldnuclear.org To be continued ... Page 20 of 20 Nuclear Trivia Trivia Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL): a radioactive surprise. Why? One of the most exciting areas of technological improvement has been in the new generation of fluorescent lamps known as compact fluorescent. Screwbase and Spiral Lamp Housing Electronic Ballast Prepared & Edited by: K.B.Jashi, OIC, TLD Lab [email protected] Reviewed by: P.Pandaram, Member Secretary, PA Committee [email protected] S.Kalirajan Chairman, PA Committee [email protected] Issued by: R.S.Sundar Site Director, KKNPP CFLs have a ballast (the bulky bit at the bottom) which reduces general flicker and switches the light on instantaneously. Early CFLs used magnetic ballasts, which are larger, bulkier and heavier than the electronic ballasts now used. Electronic ballasts are more efficient and produce light of a better quality, without the problem of flicker and hum often associated with magnetic ballasts. However some of the cheaper bulbs on the market still use magnetic ballasts. The starting mechanisms of magnetic ballasts contain some radioactive materials. There are three radionuclides in common use in CFLs: Krypton-85 (Kr-85), promethium-147 (Pm-147), and tritium (HMagnetic Ballasts 3). These radionuclides are used in very small amounts - typically billionths of curies, known as nanocuries (nCi). with The Canadian Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) considers that there are such small integrated quantities of radioactive material involved in electronic ballast CFLs that it is below regulatory concern. CFL Contact details: Public Awareness Committee Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Kudankulam-627106 E-Mail: [email protected] now used has no Source: Nuclear Awareness News (Canada), http://freedomlightbulb.blogspot.in radioactive http://www.wiseinternational.org https://archive.org/details/eb_Bright-Ideasmaterial buying-energy-efficient-bulbs
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