Adriadiesel, formerly known as Jugoturbina, has a rich history of collaboration with the Swiss company Sulzer. This partnership began in 1955 when Jugoturbina started producing diesel engines under Sulzer's license. The company continued to use Sulzer's technology until the late 1990s, after which it transitioned to a partnership with MAN Diesel.
One of Adriadiesel's key projects was the delivery of diesel engines for the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Between 1979 and 1981, Adriadiesel supplied 12 ADRIA-40 engines to Chernobyl as part of a contract with the Soviet Union. These engines, with an output power of 6.3 MW, were designed to operate under harsh conditions and high radiation levels. They served as reliable power sources for the reactor cooling systems, which was crucial for the safety of the nuclear power plant.
These engines proved to be extremely reliable and efficient, and were praised by Soviet authorities and experts for their performance and quality. Adriadiesel should have been recognized for its contribution to averting a potential nuclear disaster in the heart of Europe.
Adriadiesel continues to play a significant role in ensuring the safety systems of nuclear power plants worldwide, providing robust and reliable diesel generators that meet the stringent technical requirements of this industry.
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