Did they ever build the RBMKP-2400 or 4800 reactors?

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In summary, the RBMKP-2400 and RBMKP-4800 reactor designs, with theoretical electrical outputs of 2400MW and 4800MW respectively, were planned to be significantly larger and rectangular in shape compared to the original RBMK. However, no such reactors have been built since 1990 due to the scrambling of plans after the 1986 Chernobyl accident. The only RBMK reactors "built" after 1986 were in Smolensk NPP, with the most powerful RBMK reactors currently in operation being the twin blocks at Ignalina with a 1500MW electric output from each unit. Many previous RBMK sites in Russia are now being used for construction of newer and safer
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Super-sized RBMK reactors would have been the most powerful ever built.
Did they ever build the RBMKP-2400 or RBMKP-4800 reactor designs? Which had a maximum theoretical electrical output of 2400MW and 4800MW respectively.

These reactors were supposed to be significantly larger than the original RBMK and were rectangular in shape?

I would love to see diagrams showing what they would have looked like.
 
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No such reactor has been built , the plans to build them were scrambled much like all other plans for any further RBMK after the 1986 Chernobyl accident. The only RBMK's "built" after 1986 were one block that was simply started before 86 so they finished it and it became operational in 1990. It was in Smolensk NPP I think.

The most powerful RBMK reactors to date were and looks like forever will be the two twin blocks at Ignalina with a 1500MW electric output from each unit.

Most previous RBMK sites in Russia are now used as construction places for newer and safer VVER type reactors which are the analog to a western PWR type. Meanwhile the built RBMK's work till their scheduled shut down.
 

1. Did they ever build the RBMKP-2400 or 4800 reactors?

Yes, both the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors have been built and operated in various countries.

2. What is the difference between the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors?

The main difference between the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors is their power output. The RBMKP-2400 has a power output of 2400 MW while the RBMKP-4800 has a power output of 4800 MW.

3. Where were the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors built?

The RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors were primarily built in the former Soviet Union, particularly in Russia, Ukraine, and Lithuania. However, some have also been built in other countries such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

4. Are the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors still in operation?

Yes, some RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors are still in operation today. However, most of them have been decommissioned due to safety concerns and replaced with newer, more advanced reactor designs.

5. What are the safety concerns surrounding the RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors?

The RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors have been criticized for their lack of a containment structure, which can increase the risk of a nuclear accident. They also use graphite as a moderator, which can cause a positive void coefficient, making the reactors more susceptible to a runaway reaction. These safety concerns have led to the decommissioning of most RBMKP-2400 and 4800 reactors.

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