India nuclear project undergoes key pre-service inspection

India nuclear project undergoes key pre-service inspection
Engineers have started inspecting the reactor pressure vessel of the Kudankulam nuclear project's first unit, according to Nuclear Power Corporation of India. "The reactor pressure vessel is the heart of the reactor, which houses the fuel assemblies," the company said. The inspection, which is expected to take up to 12 days, is an important step in the commissioning of the facility. The Economic Times (India) (6/30)