Krško / IAEA Concludes Review Mission As Slovenia Plant Prepares For Long-Term Operation

IAEA Concludes Review Mission As Slovenia Plant Prepares For Long-Term Operation
Operator NEK is planning to extend Krško’s operations until 2043.
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team has said the Krško nuclear power station in Slovenia should ensure detailed planning is carried out for the management of the third periodic safety review – to begin in 2022 – in support of preparation for long-term operation.

An agency pre-Salto (Safety Aspects of Long-Term Operation) review mission said the plant should complete the ageing management reviews of structures, systems and components, and implement knowledge management in support of long-term operation (LTO).

The review mission was requested by the plant’s operator, Nuklearna Elektrarna Krško (NEK). Salto teams review the safe LTO of nuclear plants based on IAEA safety standards.

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