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Saturday, February 19, 2011

EDF repairs reactors amid anomalies

. EDF repairs reactors amid anomalies



Paris (UPI) Feb 18, 2011 Electricite de France, the world's largest operator of nuclear power plants, is replacing backup diesel generators at eight nuclear reactor sites across France after anomalies were detected. EDF said it would replace the bearing bushings of the backup diesel generators at its Blayais, Bugey, Chinon, Cruas, Dampierre, Gravelines, Saint-Laurent power and Tricastin power stations following anomalies. The repairs can be conducted while the reactors are in operation, the company said in a statement.

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