The third unit of the southern Ukrainian nuclear power plant was closed for emergency repairs

On Thursday, May 14, at 5:51 p.m., to remove comments about the electrical equipment from the main circuit, the third power unit of the southern Ukraine nuclear power plant was disconnected from the grid.

This was reported by the press service of the station.

During transient shutdowns of the power unit, there were no violations of safe operating conditions and limits.

The equipment of the first power unit of the South Urals nuclear power plant operates in a predetermined mode. The second block continues with scheduled preventive maintenance.

“The radiation situation at the nuclear power plant meets safety standards. The radiation background at the industrial site is at the level of the natural background values ​​that were measured before the start of the nuclear power plant. Starting as of May 14, 2020 is 0.11 μSv / h. Emissions and discharges of radioactive substances in the environment do not exceed the permitted values ​​established, “said the message.

Strana previously said that on May 10, the capacity of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants fell to record lows.

We also write that the GDB is investigating the work of the Ministry of Energy due to a drop in the capacity of state nuclear power plants and the purchase of electricity from private owners.