Unit 2 at PPL's Susquehanna nuclear power plant resumed generating
electricity for the regional electric grid on Wednesday (6/5) following a
successful refueling and maintenance outage that included extensive
inspections and plant improvements.
"The major investments we made and continue to make during refueling
outages reflect our long-term commitment to the safe and reliable
operation of the plant," said Timothy S. Rausch, senior vice president
and Chief Nuclear Officer for PPL Susquehanna.
"There is a tremendous amount of work that takes place during a
refueling and maintenance outage," Rausch said. "Planning begins at
least a year in advance, and the outage itself transforms the site and
offers a significant boost to the local economy."
PPL employees and more than 1,000 supplemental workers replaced about
40 percent of the Unit 2 reactor fuel during the outage. They performed
extensive inspections and testing of plant equipment, systems and
technology. They inspected and replaced several pieces of the unit's
turbine assembly, making improvements that address turbine blade issues
that have affected the plant in recent years.
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