Surat: A unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in Gujarat had to be shut down
after a leakage was reported today morning. The leakage was reported in the
primary heat transport system of the power plant. No nuclear radiation has
been reported, officials said.
"Consequent to a small leak in Primary Heat Transport (PHT) System, the
reactor was shut down as intended as per design provisions. All safety systems
are working as intended. The
Radioactivity/radiation levels in the plant
premises and outside are normal," a statement issued by the plant
administration said.
Emergency services of the nuclear plant and Vyara district administration have
been alerted.
The power plant consists of two 220 MW reactors. The first reactor was
commissioned in September 1992 and it started commercial production of
electricity in May 1993.
The second unit was commissioned in January 1995 and it began producing
electricity commercially in September 1995.
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