METHOD FOR PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO CONSUMERS IN OFFSHORE AREAS CLOSED WITH ICE AND UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR POWER PLANT FOR ITS REALISATION Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC G21D1/00 G21C1/00 B63B35/44 

FIELD: power engineering.

SUBSTANCE: method for provision of electric energy to consumers in offshore areas closed with ice consists in delivery of floating nuclear power plant to the area of energy consumption and its connection to consumer by means of cable. Anchored floating platform is impounded to depth, which is not accessed by ice. Underground nuclear power modules are delivered and joined to platform. In process of operation periodical cycles of platform surfacing-submersion are carried out for its maintenance. Due to the possibility to rotate nuclear power modules, their repair and nuclear fuel refill are done at specialised coastal enterprises. Underground nuclear power plant comprises underground nuclear power modules joined with impounded anchored platform comprising seats for power modules, guide fenders and trapping-joining devices.

EFFECT: reliable year-round power supply to consumers in ice-hazardous areas of Arctic offshore area.

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