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Unplanned nuclear shutdowns happening more often now in USA

Unplanned shutdowns’ at Turkey Point nuclear plant lead to more oversight By Marcia Heroux Pounds, Sun Sentinel May 17, 2013  

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Thursday it is increasing oversight of theTurkey Point Unit 3 nuclear power plant after three “unplanned shutdowns.”

But the commission said that the Florida Power & Light Co. plant near Homestead is “operating safely.”

Unplanned shutdowns are not common. And when they happen frequently they can signal broader issues, the NRC said…… The NRC said it will conduct an additional inspection to ensure that causes of the shutdowns are understood, to identify the extent of condition, and to make sure that FPL’s corrective actions are sufficient….. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-fpl-turkey-point-oversight-20130517,0,4825698.story

May 18, 2013 - Posted by | general

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