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Xcel nuclear plant down again

Xcel nuclear plant down again The Monticello facility was shut down for the second time this year after a breaker failure.By DEE DePASS, Star TribuneLast update: September 12, 2008 – “…………………….

In August, Xcel shut down one of its two Prairie Island reactors because of elevated hydrazine levels found in the turbine building. Levels of the anti-corrosive, ammonia-like chemical stayed elevated for about six hours before being corrected. The plant was back to full power the next day.

The problems at both nuclear plants concerned some Minnesota environmentalists and Indian tribes who worry about plant safety and excessive radioactive waste storage.

Concern has heightened since Xcel applied to extend operating licenses for both of its Minnesota-based nuclear plants.

Xcel nuclear plant down again

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September 13, 2008 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety