The boron pumps at the Olkiluoto-3 nuclear power plant in Finland were “unexpectedly” turned on during a scheduled shutdown of the unit, operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj said.
According to TVO, the 1,600-MW EPR plant was being shut down in accordance with its test production programme at approximately 11:00 local time on Tuesday.
“In connection with the planned shutdown, the boron pumps were turned on unexpectedly,” TVO said. It said the plant unit is in a safe state, and the reason for the boron pumps turning on is being investigated. “The situation did not cause any harm to people or the environment,” TVO added.
According to TVO, the 1,600-MW EPR plant was being shut down in accordance with its test production programme at approximately 11:00 local time on Tuesday.
“In connection with the planned shutdown, the boron pumps were turned on unexpectedly,” TVO said. It said the plant unit is in a safe state, and the reason for the boron pumps turning on is being investigated. “The situation did not cause any harm to people or the environment,” TVO added.
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