Limerick Nuclear Reactor 1 Shut Down
- Event Year
- 2008
- Reliability
- Confirmed
- Country
- United States
- Industry
- 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.
Impact
The unit 1 reactor shut from full power. Unit 2 continued to operate at full power.