The Olkiluoto-3 EPR nuclear plant under construction in Finland is facing further delays after damage was detected in the internals of the feedwater pumps in the turbine island during maintenance and inspection work.
“This will most likely have an effect on the continuation of Olkiluoto-3’s nuclear commissioning and the start of regular electricity production,” plant owner and operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) said.
“A schedule estimate is to be completed during the upcoming days.”
According to Siemens, a member of the plant supplier consortium with Areva GmbH and Areva NP SAS, the impact of the damage on the schedule is not yet known. TVO said it is taking part in advancing the investigation together with the plant supplier.
“This will most likely have an effect on the continuation of Olkiluoto-3’s nuclear commissioning and the start of regular electricity production,” plant owner and operator Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) said.
“A schedule estimate is to be completed during the upcoming days.”
According to Siemens, a member of the plant supplier consortium with Areva GmbH and Areva NP SAS, the impact of the damage on the schedule is not yet known. TVO said it is taking part in advancing the investigation together with the plant supplier.
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