EnergoService has completed a stage of the project “Replacement of portal monitors at Checkpoints-1 and Checkpoints-4” at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

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The GEM™-5 portal monitors from Mirion Technologies have been successfully installed at the Checkpoint-4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. These monitors are designed to detect potential radioactive contamination of personnel passing through the checkpoint. They offer the latest gamma contamination detection capabilities to ensure reliable and accurate monitoring.

Advanced algorithms for “rapid tracking” of background trends provide optimal performance in any radiation environment. The GEM™-5 monitors are fully compliant with the requirements of the IEC61098 standard and have the capability to use an algorithm based on Gaussian/Bayesian statistics, which is in accordance with the ISO 11929:2019 standard.

If contamination is detected, a visual and audible alarm is triggered, and the display shows the quantity and location of the contamination. The system records a database with date and time stamps, indicating the number of measurements performed, the parameters used, error messages, etc. The GEM™-5 monitors are robust, reliable, and extremely easy to operate.

EnergoService extends its gratitude to the personnel of the Kozloduy NPP for their trust, commitment to the implementation, metrological assurance, and commissioning of the GEM™-5 monitors. We appreciate the excellent cooperation during the execution of this initial stage of the contract.

The management of EnergoService also expresses gratitude to colleagues from “EQE Bulgaria” AD and “Atomenergoremont” AD, who provided invaluable assistance during the installation of the monitors and related project activities.

Happy 18th Birthday, EnergoService

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Exactly 18 years ago, on April 6, 2005, EnergoService was registered in the commercial register of the Republic of Bulgaria, initially as a limited liability company.

During the first years, the company entered into contracts for post-warranty servicing of critical control and management systems at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, which it successfully executed up to the present moment. EnergoService became a preferred partner in Bulgaria for Westinghouse Electric Company for the implementation of know-how and the import of spare parts to support the systems.

In 2008, EnergoService transformed into a Joint Stock Company with 100% fully paid-up capital. Since its establishment, the company has developed and certified a Quality Management System covering the EN ISO 9001 standard.

A team of highly qualified specialists works tirelessly to expand the portfolio of engineering solutions, services, and products offered by the company. In this regard, it is important to note that since 2012, EnergoService has been granted rights as an official distributor for Bulgaria for certain product lines offered by the world-renowned Mirion Technologies (Canberra) corporation, and since 2014, it has had a contract with HACH for the supply of products in the nuclear field.

For 18 years now, the company has been successfully pursuing its mission and goals, the most important of which are:

  • To deliver engineering services and products that meet customer requirements and the highest safety standards for nuclear and conventional power plants;
  • To be a predictable, transparent, and consistent partner;
  • To meet the needs and interests of employees by following an active social policy, providing opportunities for appropriate training and development.

Once again, Happy 18th Birthday, EnergoService!

Westinghouse Manager for Bulgaria Says 2032 Realistic for Westinghouse Reactor to Become Operational at Kozloduy NPP

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*The article is published by Yoanna Vodenova (BTA)

Westinghouse Country Manager for Bulgaria Ivan Pironkov said on Tuesday during a conference on the development of nuclear energy, held in Sofia, that 2032 is a realistic deadline for a Westinghouse reactor to be operational at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant site, and Bulgaria could be the first country in Europe to commission the AP1000 reactor. He said that there are currently four such reactors operating in China and two more units are about to be commissioned in the US.

Pironkov pointed out that six reactors in Ukraine, of a similar type to those at Kozloduy NPP, have already switched to using nuclear fuel from Westinghouse. Four of them are at the Zaporizhzhya NPP and two at the South Ukraine NPP.

“This shows that the fuel we are proposing for Kozloduy NPP is not a pilot project, but a technology that has already been tested and is working successfully and safely. Westinghouse has been developing fuel for VVER-1000 reactors since 1998, and the first plant for which such fuel was developed was the Czech Temelin NPP. For Kozloduy NPP we offer RWFA nuclear fuel, which has already proven its reliability in Ukraine. We also offer repairs of cartridges in cases of unsealing, because otherwise replacement costs a lot of money,” Pironkov explained.

He expressed hope that the Bulgarian authorities will allow the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Kozloduy so that Bulgaria remains a country with a nuclear power plant.

Westinghouse has been developing engineering activities in Bulgaria for more than 10 years, and a major programme to upgrade systems at Kozloduy NPP is currently underway. The company is also working on projects in Spain, UK, United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, etc., and it is the only one that has projects for refueling all types of nuclear reactors, Pironkov noted.

Bulatom President Bogomil Manchev said that developing the energy sector simultaneously develops the economy. According to him, if the Westinghouse unit becomes operational by 2038, Bulgaria will be able to start closing the coal plants in the Maritsa basin, but he expressed concern over economic stability in that period of time, because of the high emission prices. Manchev fully supported the government’s energy strategy because it includes a forecasting period of nearly 30 years ahead, while nuclear power requires at least 20-30 years of planning. According to him, the State should train about 10,000 engineers to provide the necessary personnel to work on the construction and operation of the new nuclear facilities, both the American and French ones. He noted that out of these 10,000 engineers, only a third will remain, but that is the ‘cost norm’ of highly qualified personnel worldwide.

Participation in a Conference “Development of Nuclear Energy in Bulgaria – Scenarios, Risks, and Prospects”

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Representatives of “EnergoService” AD participated in the conference organized by the National Committee of Bulgaria in the World Energy Council on the topic: “Development of nuclear energy in Bulgaria – scenarios, risks, and prospects.”

The event was held with great interest from energy experts. Topics related to the present and future of nuclear energy in Bulgaria were discussed, such as diversification of nuclear fuel, extending the lifespan of Units V and VI of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, licensing procedures for new nuclear capacities, and the treatment of nuclear waste.

More about Bulgaria’s position can be found in the article:

https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Bulgaria-close-to-signing-Westinghouse-and-EDF-dea

Dosimeter DMC 3000 – approved type of measuring instrument

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The Bulgarian Institute of Metrology of the Republic of Bulgaria extended until 2033 the certificate of approved type of measuring instrument for individual dosimeter DMC 3000.
The dosimeter is manufactured by Mirion Technologies. Measuring a wide range of X-ray and gamma radiation, DMC 3000 presents more than 25 years of experience in dosimetry.
Mirion Technologies provides a full range of hardware and software products aimed at the radiation protection of personnel to meet current challenges in the nuclear industry.
EnergoService AD is an official distributor of Mirion Technologies since 2013. For 10 years, more than 300 dosimeters DMC 3000 and software for them have been delivered to the State Enterprise Radioactive Waste and Kozloduy NPP.

Successfully completed project with “Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant – New Builds” EAD

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As the leading partner in the consortium “MGU – Energy Engineering” DZZD, EnergoService AD has successfully completed the implementation of the contract with the subject “Construction and implementation of a monitoring network for Site No. 2 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant EAD.”

The consortium was established between “EnergoService” AD and “MGU Engineering” EOOD, a company owned solely by the Mining and Geology University “St. Ivan Rilski” in Sofia. The activities under the contract were carried out in accordance with the developed and coordinated with the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Nuclear Regulatory Agency “Program for Permanent Monitoring of Site No. 2, approved for the deployment of a new nuclear facility – a nuclear power plant.”

The scope of the project activities executed by EnergyService included: supply of dosimetric, meteorological, and seismic equipment, equipment for atmospheric sampling and analysis of aerosol radioactivity and atmospheric deposition, computer equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Additionally, it involved the installation of the site and commissioning of the equipment, documentary support of the project including the development of an action plan in accordance with the requirements of international standards and recommendations for ensuring a culture of safety, quality, environment, and healthy and safe working conditions, as well as the guidelines and recommendations of the IAEA.

Sports Club “Atom” won the overall ranking in the Spartakiad for water sports

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On August 11, 2022, an official awards ceremony was held at the Varna Naval Base to honor the winners of the Spartakiad for water sports of the Bulgarian Navy.

From August 8th to 11th, four men’s teams from military formations of the Fleet of Combat and Auxiliary Ships, two teams – men and women, from the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” and a men’s team from the “Atom” Sports Club – Kozloduy competed and demonstrated impressive skills in sailing, rowing, tug of war, and javelin throwing.

The awards were presented by Vice-Commander of the Navy Fleet Admiral Georgi Penev, the Mayor of Varna, Mr. Ivan Portnih, the Commander of Varna Naval Base, Captain Peter Dimitrov, and Captain Volcho Atanasov, Deputy Chief of Administration and Logistics at  the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov”.

The teams’ rankings are as follows:

SAILING:

  • 1st place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” – women;
  • 2nd place: “Atom” Sports Club Team – Kozloduy;
  • 3rd place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” – men.

ROWING:

  • 1st place: “Atom” Sports Club Team – Kozloduy;
  • 2nd place: Combined team of military formations 56080 and 28580 – Varna;
  • 3rd place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” – men.

JAVELIN THROWING:

  • 1st place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov”  – men;
  • 2nd place: Combined team of military formations 56080 and 28580 – Varna;
  • 3rd place: Combined team of military formations 18360 and 34590 – Burgas.

TUG OF WAR:

  • 1st place: “Atom” Sports Club Team – Kozloduy;
  • 2nd place: Combined team of military formations 56080 and 28580 – Varna;
  • 3rd place: Team of military formation 22480 – Burgas.

OVERALL RANKING:

  • 1st place: “Atom” Sports Club Team – Kozloduy;
  • 2nd place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” – men;
  • 3rd place: Combined team of military formations 56080 and 28580 – Varna;
  • 4th place: Team of the Naval Academy “Nikola Vaptsarov” – women;
  • 5th place: Team of military formation 22480 – Burgas;
  • 6th place: Team of military formation 38920 – Varna;
  • 7th place: Combined team of military formations 18360 and 34590 – Burgas.

Landmark reached in Slovak nuclear decommissioning project

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By Christopher  Booth

Two Soviet-era reactors at the Bohunice nuclear power plant in the Slovak Republic have been fully dismantled and the components decontaminated for safe storage or recycling.

The work was funded through the Bohunice International Decommissioning Support Fund (BIDSF) supported by the European Commission together with Austria, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and managed by the EBRD.

This is the first time reactors of this type have been decommissioned and disassembled directly on site. The work was completed on schedule and within budget and will provide valuable experience and expertise for other decommissioning work around the world.

Work at the site to take apart and process the remaining equipment and systems will be completed by 2025. Civil structures and power plant buildings will then be demolished, and the area made safe for redevelopment by 2027.

Source: https://www.ebrd.com/news/video/landmark-reached-in-slovak-nuclear-decommissioning-project-.html

Three Bulgarian Athletes Won Medals at the European Youth Paralympic Games in Finland

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One gold, one silver, and two bronze medals won the Bulgarian Athletes at the European Youth Paralympic Games. The competition took part at Pajulahti, Finland, between June 27 – July 4th, 2022.

At the competition the Bulgarian athletes presented their excellent preparation, high spirit and will for victory. A proof of these words is the medals they won. Stoyan Ankov won First place in the 400-meters run, and won bronze in the 100 m sprint. Hakan Osman won 2nd place in the long jump and Martin Hristov get the bronze in the 400-meters run.

The participation at the championship of the Bulgarian Team was supported by AmCham Bulgaria members, including: Cargill Bulgaria, Dundee Precious Metals Bulgaria, Asarel-Medet (via Asarel Foundation), Citibank Europe, Bulgaria Branch, and EnergoService. They responded to the request coming from the Bulgarian Paralympic Federation and personally from its president Mr. Iliya Lalov.

This the second time in three years when AmCham members supported Bulgarian Paralympics. In 2019 at the World Paralympic Games in Dubai, our athletes Ruzhdi Ruzdhi and Hristiyan Stoyanov became world champions in shot put and 400-meters run. The trip and travel of the whole delegation were covered by our members.

source: AmCham