During the final turbine generator tests prior to the synchronization to the power distribution grid, a failure has been found on the flow through part (rotor) of the third low pressure turbine. The operations personnel interrupted the power ascension tests and brought the unit into Mode 3. Currently, cooling down of the secondary part is under way. The power plant workers open the low pressure turbine in the second half of the week and the subsequent inspection will find out the fault reason and, then, the repair’s method and length will be established. 

Information on parameters at Unit 1 today on October 20, 2008 at 11:00 o‘clock:

• Unit is in Mode 3 
• Reactor power is 0 %
• Turbine generator output - 0 MWe
• Electricity production since the beginning of the year:  4 347 699 MWh

Information on parameters at Unit 2 today on October 20, 2008 at 11:00 o‘clock:

• Unit is in Mode 1 - power operation
• Reactor power is 100 %
• Turbine generator output - 1009 MWe
• Electricity production since the beginning of the year: 5 679 612 MWh

Marek Sviták
Spokesman of the ČEZ Group
Nuclear Power Plant Temelín