Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant Radiation Normal During Power Shutdown
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The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant reported normal radiation levels during a temporary external power supply shutdown, with backup generators activating and power restored within an hour via the 330 kV Ferroalloy-1 line.
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The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant experienced a temporary shutdown of its external power supply.
MELITOPOL, August 1. /TASS/. The radiation background at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant was normal when there was a temporary shutdown of the external power supply, it said on Telegram.
"There have been no violations of the limits and conditions of safe operation. The radiation background at the site of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and in the area of its location is within the limits of natural values," it said.
It said that during the short-term shutdown backup generators were started. The station was powered up within an hour. It is currently supplied via the 330 kV Ferroalloy-1 power transmission line.
Open Questions
- What caused the temporary shutdown of the external power supply?
