Limerick Nuclear Reactor 1 Shut Down
| Event Year: | 2008 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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| Country: | United States | ||
| Industry Type: | Power and Utilities | ||
| Description: | The nuclear power station in Limerick experienced a shut down in the Unit 1 reactor due to a problem with the main turbine control system on the electrical side of the plant. The Limerick nuclear power station has two 1,134 MW units numbered 1 and 2. Unit 2 continued to operate at full power. |
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| Impact: | The unit 1 reactor shut from full power. Unit 2 continued to operate at full power. |
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