Integrated flushing has begun of reactor systems for the Vogtle-4 nuclear power plant under construction in the US state of Georgia, owner Georgia Power said in a statement.
According to the statement, the process, which involves pumping demineralised water through the various circuits to remove construction debris, paves the way for series of reactor system tests over the next few months.
According to the statement, the process, which involves pumping demineralised water through the various circuits to remove construction debris, paves the way for series of reactor system tests over the next few months.
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