Early in the summer of 2021, Canada’s nuclear safety regulator received alarming news. Inspections had revealed that two pressure tubes from different reactors at Canada’s largest nuclear power plant, ...
Pressure tube deformation is a critical ageing issue in operating heavy water reactors (HWRs). Depending on the years of service, horizontal pressure tubes may show one of three kinds of deformation: ...
External experts looking into the unexpectedly rapid deterioration of key components in nuclear power reactors have concluded that the plants can operate safely, although they say it’s unclear what ...
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