Damage has been detected in the internals of the feedwater pumps at Olkiluoto 3 EPR’s turbine island
Damage has been detected in the internals of the feedwater pumps located in Olkiluoto 3’s turbine island during maintenance and inspection work. This will most likely have an effect on the continuation of Olkiluoto 3’s nuclear commissioning and the start of regular electricity production. A schedule estimate is to be completed during the upcoming days.According to plant supplier consortium company Siemens, the schedule impact of the feedwater pumps’ damage is not yet known. TVO is actively taking part in advancing the investigation together with the plant supplier. In the feedwater