Unlocking Power of the Atom at Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant 

I was lucky to have internship opportunity in Kaiga Nuclear power plant, Karnataka , also when i was there one of unit was shut down due to which we got lucky to go inside control room , Near Alternator omg it was awesome experience cant describe in words , & one thing i observed was each & every employee was skilled i mean never seen so much skilled employees in any energy sector , Just got chills by watching this video.

Great Job India! You are doing a fantastic job in Nuclear Power. I hope that my country (USA) will get over the unfounded fear of nuclear energy and once again build more power plants. Nothing else makes so much sense. The current power plants were designed so long ago I am sure that a safe solution is now feasible. I was particularly impressed with the process of refueling while in operation and keeping the plant running for long periods of time. We could do that too, if we just would. Keep up the good work my Indian friends.

Humble brothers are running these plants and helping us to live in comfort.

India is rich in Thorium fuel for 1000 of years. This is a good combination with the heavy water system. India will have more people then China soon. so they need clean power and say goodby to oil and coal. and drive arround in EV's

One hell of a way to just boil water

I’m very impressed. This documentary gave me a huge new appreciation for all engineers and operators who work on nuclear plants.

The humbleness of our scientists is amazing. Huge respect for them 👏👏👏

Patrick EH I am not sure if you saw the complete video but towards the end of the show they did mention about using Thorium as a stage 3 fuel. After US India is the only country which has the highest research paper publication on thorium and Tarapur is the only facility in the world where all three stage reactors(U235,U238,Th232) are functioning together. Also India has it's first commercial fast reactor running making it the worlds most advaced nation in this field of nuclear science, India had presented it's latest design for their next generation thorium reactors back in 2014 which would take care of 30% of India's energy needs by 2025 (40% from renewal) and also it was the only country that had shown full support and was first of the signatories of the Paris Climate Aggrement. Also India has already started working on the long term plans to use nuclear fusion as it's future source of energy, and guess where is it getting Healium 3 for it? The moon! yes India (and also China) are looking towards mining moon for Healium3 that would fuel the nation practically for thousands of year. All this coming from a country that was a British colony not long ago suffering degradation, been looted and wealth plundered off it's shore to the "Developed" and "Civilized" country of Great Britian for 200 years so much so by making one of the richest country in the world when britain arrived to it's shore (24% of world GDP) to one of the poorest (2% of world GDP by the 1950) when they left. So yes, energy for the future is what India is aiming for! Hope this helps! 😊

This video proved that english is just a language but not a knowledge 😊

Really thank Tarapur, NPCIL for allowing to film this. Thanks Nat geo, the presenter,all scientists and personnel involved in bringing this to us

Jai Hind.....Long live NPCIL....Thanks Nuclear physics....

Thanks for posting. Just saw this today. I am a film maker specialised in Nuclear Science and Technology. I have produced 48 films during 2003-2013 right from Uranium Mining to Experimental Nuclear Reactor and Power reactors and Pokhran. Tarapur 1 and 2 when US refused to give nuclear fuel for this reactor on the grounds that its design life is not within norms. I produced film took camera with crew during shut down at high radioactive areas to shoot how remotely “Core Shroud Inspection “ takes place and indigenously done by Indian scientist. This was a thorough proof for IAEA and US that though old the reactor is still in perfect condition. When I was shooting.. work of above reactors Tarapur 3 and 4 was going on and I did shot construction and development of new project right from laying its foundation.

I don't know why but these ppl really make me feel that I can completely trust them.

India has on of the most advanced thorium reactors in the world. Such innovation is necessary for fulfilling needs of a big population

today onwards, Kudankullam atomic power plant is largest power plant in India🌻☢

I visited this power plant during my diploma INDUSTRIAL VISIT. (till Zone-3) It was a great experience. I learned a lot over here all personal are highly experienced. CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY GO GREEN... GO NUCLEAR...

Crazy how many times you have to tell RU-vid you're "not interested" or "don't recommend this channel" but the same video keeps popping up in my feed. Great work RU-vid 👏 👍

Beware of Comrade DYATLOV

what is funny is ....you are watching high level scientists doing advance science stuff....but people are worried about a language called english ....sorry to say but these scientists native language is not english....does any one have any idea how much education ,qualification experience they have ...so dont compare the language

such humility of the scientist explaining.

Bunch of Genius....Working at one place, Kudos to the them for making life better and safer.

I'm here after Chernobyl TV series!!

Indian reactors are mainly based on PHWR(pressurised heavy water reactor's) concept same as CANDU reactors...

I have been to this plant few years back...it's really amazing place..

Vice and National Geography is the one who can get permission to enter into any facility. Such great convincing skills they have. Yes, next Area 51!

thank you so much it is a wonderful experience to see how nuclear power plant works.

Loved it to the core and back!

appreciate uploading the document. and i am very happy to see health and security measures and amazing following any other industrial Indian standards.

Super amazing experience. Thanks for making this

Anchor has good knowledge of the basics.

It must be a dream come true experience to be visiting a nuclear power plant. Kudos to the work done by Nat Geo in bringing up this informative video.

Thanks for your support

Thanks usa for this plant

Love India 🇮🇳 From Spain I really trust Indian doctors and engineers. I'm glad Indian parents force their child to become doctors and engineers.

Great show! Love my Indian sisters and brothers.

excellent vid - thanks for this - very informative (for us laymen!)

anyone after HBO Chernobyl : mini series?

After seeing chernobyl series i respect electricity

really nice episode thank you so much

the presenter should be feeling very lucky to have been there. so much privileges, I wish I had.

Civilisation’s rejection of Nuclear power was a massive mistake, and the environment has payed dearly for it as we continue to rely on fossil fuels for our electricity

i love the indians,hi from the uk.

Love from Russia 🇷🇺❤️

One of the best documentary about Indian Nuclear industry.

Feeling So Proud! Jai Hind!

thanks you Sir given valuable information

Never seen anything like this. ....it's just awesome n all the people working over their I feel ....hatts off

Thank you for this 💕

Love all the help thanks god to leading me to you tube and the grate people that helps me get the job done. Thanks and grate job keep up the grate work

Fantastic. I'm glad you're not replying on old G E. designs. Great job India! Very nice!

Great to know and see this power supplying giants work

Its best to interview the employees in Hindi and then dubbed into English. That way the employees can express themselves better.

Mostly, NPCIL is hiring through GATE exam...just so you know. I live very near to this plant...the colony is awesome.

Awesome video...really appreciate ur job !!! Jai hind

wow.. loved it.

Why are some people so butt hurt in the comments section? Did they lose their jobs to Indian engineers?

Splendid!!😍😍

Thank you very much for Sharing.

Thnak so much for your great information

this is amazing.. 👍

this has to be the best doc on nuclear power i have seen. great work. also congrats to India for their design, planning and operating skills on show here. simply wonderful.

very educative documentoty. those who oppose (half knowledge political parties) to newclear plant' should watch this-

well video had nothing to do with thorium but I.wish to see thorium reactors soon since interestingly India has the world's largest reserve of thorium and just imagine if we manage to build and export thorium and it's technology ...we will change the history of power generation since thorium is safer and more productive then uranium

it is very very surprising to know that how much advanced is our nation to create such commplicated technologies.

Fun fact: More people have died from solar power (falling off roofs) than have ever died from Nuclear power plants.

great work.

Are you sure that the tips of the control rods aren't made of Graphite ?

Salute to those all super genius Indian heroes .

Thanks to national geographic for such a nice documentary 👌👍

Thank you

A must watch

Those mustaches are nuclear level!

My keralite friend informed me that in the past, the British/Americans took away HUGE amounts of thorium ore sand in the guise that it was required for their ships ballast !!!

Nice to see a lot of people taking interest in the topic specially from outside the country but to really judge this facility one needs to have basic knowledge of science hope to have to have it from their experts

One thing I notice about these videos at least the ones I have seen regarding the spent fuel pool, is that I haven't seen an explanation as to why they are used. I do know the purpose, but it can be helpful to others if the explanation is made that the radiation decreases a lot in the period they are in the spent fuel pool. It is not because they are just putting it in a low cost place and it is 'discarded' and ignored there.

Thank u for this video. ...feel like a real visit to tarapur

After visited kakrapar i am here 👌👌

Thanks 👍

proud of all of you... 🙌

The nuclear reactor shown in video is IPHWR-540. which is Indian made.

Proud moment. Long live NPCIL!

Excellent ....got very good info on nuclear power.... super documentary :))

❤ from Tarapur..#INDIA🇮🇳

We indians proud of each particle of Indian soil ❤️😇🇮🇳

India's first nuclear power plant...👍👍 Tarapur .... Maharastra.... Stabilised..In...1972..

jai hind.real nicely made docu made me proud watching this Nicely presented also.

real good documentary

GO INDIA GO . WE ARE WITH YOU

I proud to my scientists 😍😍

Good information video,, with clear ,, NFC👍

It's amazing..💎

India should start working on thorium based plants which gives more energy and are much safer than nuclear

This is unbelievable so fascinating wished I could work there

Looks like the production of warheads Plutonium and Tritium for hydrogen bombs is in full swing there. These types of reactors are used for that.

Superb video for my knowlage

The most interesting this was at 15:35 its seems like someone was talking on a cell phone in the most restricted area (what network connection works inside these places)

Looks like a completely modern display panel compared to USA reactors.

amazing,,,amazing ...extraordiari...jaihind

Fantastic 🙏👍

thorium is india's future ..