Defects related to earthquake resistance have been found at 10 additional commercial nuclear power reactors in France, bringing the number affected to 37.
Regulator ASN said state utility and nuclear operator EDF had told it of the defects on 14 December.
The defects related to equipment contributing to the operation of emergency diesel generators. The defects included poorly fitting elastomeric pipe fittings, corrosion of portions of pipes or their supports, and electrical connection faults. ASN said all the defects had now been repaired by EDF.
Regulator ASN said state utility and nuclear operator EDF had told it of the defects on 14 December.
The defects related to equipment contributing to the operation of emergency diesel generators. The defects included poorly fitting elastomeric pipe fittings, corrosion of portions of pipes or their supports, and electrical connection faults. ASN said all the defects had now been repaired by EDF.
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