NPHyCo project results presented at ICONE 31

During the 31st International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 31), held from 3-8 August in Prague (Czech Republic), NPHyCo partner ESG had the opportunity to present the latest results stemming from this EU funded project.  

During the conference - which focused on how clean nuclear energy can help combat global warming - Martin Kykal, ES Group’s Lead Engineer, highlighted the possibility of modifying nuclear power plants (NPPs) by introducing hydrogen technologies . During his intervention, he presented results relating to the possibility of producing low-carbon hydrogen in Ukraine. He specifically spoke about the outcomes achieved by the various NPHyCo Work Packages covering concept, technology, economics, licensing, and implementation, as well as the selection of a suitable location for a hydrogen production plant, using the example of the Rivne NPP in Ukraine. He underlined the modifications which would have to be implemented by the NPP in the event they wish to couple the site with a hydrogen production plant, including its connection to existing NPP resources and the relevant safety assessment.