Leningrad II-2 cleared for pilot operation : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Leningrad II-2 cleared for pilot operation : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Russian regulator Rostekhnadzor today issued a permit for the start of pilot operation at unit 2 of the Leningrad II nuclear power plant in western Russia. Pilot operation is the final and longest check of the power unit before commissioning and will last about four months, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said. During this time, the power of the reactor will be increased in stages to 100% and undergo about 200 system tests.