At the most powerful Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in Ukraine, an automatic shutdown of the second power unit occurred. This is recorded during the test testing of the electrical system..
This message appeared on the official website of Zaporozhye NPP.
The second power unit has just undergone a scheduled overhaul, and disconnected from the power grid. Automation worked and blocked his work after two hours. apparently, "underrepaired".
It happened this morning. After repair, the unit was connected to 5:47 Kyiv time, and exactly two hours later the defense reacted. Now a group of nuclear power plant engineers is investigating the causes of the accident..
It, allegedly, did not affect the operation of the other five units in any way, that continue to function normally. As the press service of the station noted, no problems were found with either this equipment, nor with the attendants. The radiation situation at the nuclear power plant and its surrounding area remains normal, radiation level corresponds to the natural background. At the same time, what could cause the activation of automation, not yet known. Don't talk about reasons.
Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZAES) considered the largest energy facility in Europe. Its first power unit began operating in 1984 year.
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