The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant's connection to the grid on June 27, 1954, was significant because it was the first grid-connected nuclear power plant in the world, marking a decisive break from experimental reactors to practical power generation.
Question 4 of 5
When did the construction of the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant start, and what was the significance of this date?
ADecember 31, 1949, marking the beginning of the Soviet nuclear program
BDecember 31, 1950, marking the start of the Obninsk project
CJune 27, 1954, marking the connection to the grid
DApril 29, 2002, marking the shutdown of the plant
The construction of the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant started on December 31, 1950, which marked the beginning of the project to build the first grid-connected nuclear power plant in the world.
Question 5 of 5
What was the legacy of the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant in terms of its operational safety record?
AIt had a number of significant incidents resulting in personnel overdose or mortality
BIt had a few minor incidents but no major radiation releases
CIt had a perfect safety record with no incidents or radiation releases
DIt was shut down due to safety concerns after a few years of operation
The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant had a legacy of 48 years of operation without any significant incidents resulting in personnel overdose or mortality, or radioactive release to the environment exceeding permissible limits, as stated by Lev Kotchetkov.
