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Defects in EDF’s nuclear reactors could close down many reactors: a warning to France

safety-symbol1Belgian Doel 4 nuclear reactor closed till year-end Major turbine damage forces closure till year-end By Geert De Clercq PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters)  “…In Britain, EDF Energy, owned by France‘s EDF, took three of its nuclear reactors offline for inspection on Monday after finding a defect in a reactor of a similar design.

The problems of the two French utilities with their reactors abroad may serve as a warning of possible generic flaws that could appear in EDF’s ageing nuclear park at home.

With 58 reactors in 19 nuclear plants, France is the world’s most nuclear-dependent country, relying on it for nearly three quarters of its power.

All of its plants are of the same basic Pressurised Water Reactor design, which means that a flaw discovered in one of EDF’s reactors could force the closure of others…..http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/08/14/belgium-nuclear-doel-idUKL6N0QK43R20140814

August 16, 2014 - Posted by | France, safety

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  1. Plus the French have already added an additional ☢ tax to their Energy since they do not have enough money to decommission their reactors! This is being suppressed in the Media since it would harm the French (and Global) nuclear industry!

    Soon everyone will understand that using nuclear is nothing but a big 100 year money maker for the owners of the power plants and a BAD deal for ratepayers.

    CaptD's avatar Comment by CaptD | August 17, 2014 | Reply


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