Block 2 of the Beznau nuclear power plant shut down due to faulty manipulation
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A rapid shutdown of reactor number 2 at the Beznau nuclear power plant was “inadvertently” triggered on Monday during a routine inspection.
It will be reconnected to the grid after consultation with the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate (ENSI). The reason was faulty operation during a routine test. The nuclear plant in canton Aargau was in a safe condition at all times and reacted in accordance with the specifications, announced the operator Axpo. The supervisory authority ENSI and the authorities were informed in accordance with the regulations.
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After consultation with ENSI, the plant will be restarted. During the restart, white water vapour is to be expected above the turbine building of the plant (in the non-nuclear part). This poses no danger to the population or the environment.
The incident occurred at 1.05 pm, according to the press release.
Adapted from German by DeepL/ac
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