Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power facility in Trnava district, Slovakia
Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear energy generation facility near Jaslovské Bohunice with four pressurized water reactors distributed across two operational sites. The V1 and V2 plants differ in size and equipment, with the newer V2 dating back to operation in the 1980s.
The power plant was founded in 1958 with its first reactor completed in 1972 as Czechoslovakia's first nuclear energy generation facility. Its startup marked a turning point in the country's energy history and the beginning of nuclear power use in the region.
The facility offers educational programs and guided visits for students and professionals interested in nuclear energy production. Visitors can experience firsthand the role of nuclear power in the country's modern energy supply.
Visitors should plan ahead and follow security guidelines in place since it is an active nuclear power facility. Most tours require advance registration and compliance with access rules at the remote industrial site.
The facility maintains specialized underwater mechanical cutting tools for handling radioactive components during maintenance and decommissioning operations. This technological specialization makes it a center for advanced procedures in managing radioactive materials in Europe.
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