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11/08/2014
Nuclear Reactors Shutdown After Fault Discovered
Two nuclear power stations have been shut down, as a "precautionary measure" following the discovery of a fault, EDF Energy has reported.
Heysham 1 and Hartlepool have been shut down following the discovery of a defect in one of the boilers at Heysham 1.
It is understood that the defect was discovered during a routine inspection. The other boilers have been shut down as they are of the same design as the Heysham 1 facility.
Edf Energy said: "Until the results of the further inspections are known it is not possible to advise exact return to service dates for these four reactors, however, an initial estimate is that these investigations will take around eight weeks.
"EDF Energy's other nuclear power stations are not affected by this issue as they are of a different design."
(MH/CD)
Heysham 1 and Hartlepool have been shut down following the discovery of a defect in one of the boilers at Heysham 1.
It is understood that the defect was discovered during a routine inspection. The other boilers have been shut down as they are of the same design as the Heysham 1 facility.
Edf Energy said: "Until the results of the further inspections are known it is not possible to advise exact return to service dates for these four reactors, however, an initial estimate is that these investigations will take around eight weeks.
"EDF Energy's other nuclear power stations are not affected by this issue as they are of a different design."
(MH/CD)
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