Operational event at Taishan Nuclear Power Station
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On February 5, Unit 2 of TNPS was at normal operating condition. During the unit control process, certain sets of control rods went below the position required by the technical specification of operation. Thereafter, station staff immediately readjusted the relevant sets of control rods back to the required position. The unit remained in a safe operating condition all along. Timely actions were taken by TNPJVC to report the situation to the relevant national nuclear safety regulatory authority and to carry out an internal experience feedback.
Upon investigation, the event was classified on February 5 as a Level 0 event (deviation) in accordance with the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale and the relevant nuclear safety regulations. It had no effect on the safe operation of the nuclear power station or on the health of the workers, nearby public or the environment.
TNPJVC has disclosed the details about this event on its website. The details can be viewed at www.tnpjvc.com.cn (Chinese only).
Ends/Thursday, February 6, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:48
Issued at HKT 17:48
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