France’s nuclear regulator ASN has published a report detailing actions completed in the couuntry following stress tests carried out in the wake of the March 2011 Fukushima-Daiichi accident in Japan.
The report highlights areas including protection against flooding, the provision of backup power, the management of accidents with core melt and plans for intervention on site by the nuclear rapid action force or Farn.
ASN said supplementary modifications are being implemented in France’s fleet of 56 commercial nuclear power plants as part of continuous improvement.
The report highlights areas including protection against flooding, the provision of backup power, the management of accidents with core melt and plans for intervention on site by the nuclear rapid action force or Farn.
ASN said supplementary modifications are being implemented in France’s fleet of 56 commercial nuclear power plants as part of continuous improvement.
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