(September 16, 1994) A leaking valve in a South-Swedish nuclear power plant has forced its shutdown.
(418.4147) WISE Amsterdam - The Barseback plant is near the southern city of Malmo, opposite Copenhagen, the Danish capital. Danish politicians have often criticized the plant and demanded it be taken out of service (see fi. WISE NC 405.4009). Two of Sweden's 12 nuclear reactors are seated at this Barseback plant.
Management claims there was no radiation leak. The valve, part of the reactor's emergency cooling system, was installed in late 1992 to prevent sludge build-up. Several valves were replaced last July. It was not clear whether the fault was in the valve or in the work of its replacement.
Source: Greenbase August 31.
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