Operational event at Yangjiang Nuclear Power Station
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On July 13, a defect occurred at the Train B emergency diesel generator of Unit 4 of YNPS during a periodic test. As a prudent safety measure, the Station proactively brought the unit to safe shutdown conditions and began work to resolve the fault. The unit will resume operation upon the rectification of the defect, as well as inspection and approval by the relevant nuclear safety regulatory authority.
The event was classified as a "Below Scale Licensing Operational Event" (i.e. a "Level 0" event) on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, and has no effect on the safe operation of the nuclear power station, the health of the workers, the nearby public or the environment. All nuclear generating units currently in operation at YNPS remain in normal and stable operation.
YNPC has disclosed details about this event on its website. They can be viewed at the "operational events" section under the "nuclear and radiation safety information" webpage of the YNPC website (www.yjnp.com.cn).
Ends/Monday, July 17, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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