Fresh cracks found in hunterston b nuclear reactor news for. Hunterston b nuclear power station, the advanced gascooled reactor power station. Hot water plume from hunterston nuclear power station. Hunterston reactor cracks bigger than expected news clyde 1. Pieces of brick that come free from the channel wall are debris. Edf enery has revealed a planned inspection in march of the graphite bricks that make up the core of reactor 3 at the north ayrshire site uncovered new keyway root cracks. Cracks found in brick core of hunterston b reactor cracks have been found in bricks that make up the core of one of the two reactors at the hunterston b nuclear power station in north ayrshire. Cracks have been found in bricks that make up the core of one of the two reactors at the hunterston b nuclear power station in north ayrshire edf energy said that two cracked bricks were found. The uk has seven advanced gas reactor nuclear power stations. One of only two nuclear power stations in scotland, hunterston b generates enough low carbon electricity to power approximately 1. Hunterston b pouer station is a nuclear pouer station in north ayrshire, scotland. Hunterston nuclear power plant reactor to temporarily return to. Keyway root cracking was first observed in hunterston b reactor 4 in august. New cracks have been found in one of the reactors at the hunterston b nuclear power station in ayrshire.
The 1,288mw station uses two parallel 610mwe nominal advanced gascooled reactors agrs, although these no longer run at full power. One of two nuclear reactors at the hunterston b power plant which were shut down last year has been given permission to return to service. Operator edf said it has no safety implications and will not affect the operation of the reactor. In 2012 there was a discovery of problems with planned pipework routes during installation of the new nitrogen system tieins to the reactor 3 pressure vessel at french state owned edf hunterston b nuclear power station in scotland.
Unit 3 at the hunterston b nuclear power plant in north ayrshire, scotland, will remain offline following the discover of cracks in several. To ask the secretary of state for energy and climate change, if he will make an assessment of the danger to the public as a result of cracks in the graphite of a reactor at hunterston b nuclear power station, north ayrshire. The cracks were found in march in reactor 3 at hunterston b in north ayrshire almost 400 cracks were found, leading to the closure of the plant in october. New cracks have been discovered in the hunterston b nuclear reactor in north ayrshire raising concerns that it may not be safe to restart. Hunterston b power station is a nuclear power station in north ayrshire. Nov 19, 2015 cracks have been found in bricks around the core of a nuclear reactor at hunterston b power station. The hunterston b nuclear power plant, near ardrossan, scotland, is home to two of europes oldest nuclear reactors. Approximately 520 full time edf energy employees plus over 250 full time contract partners. Hunterston b nuclear power station, west kilbride, ayrshire. Cracks found on nuclear reactor could lead to evacuation of. New power is a specialist report for anyone with an interest in the uk energy industry. The life of hunterston b nuclear power station has been extended to 2016. The newstyle cracks occur in the channel, or keyway, that interlocks bricks. The other working reactor on the site, number four, is 18 months behind, has five cracks and is likely to develop more.
The gasfired power stations, weve probably got enough of them, but it. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Oct 06, 2014 cracks have been found in bricks that make up the core of one of the two reactors at the hunterston b nuclear power station in north ayrshire edf energy said that two cracked bricks were found. Hunterston a nuclear power station west kilbride, north. We dont have a paywall because we believe everyone deserves. Hunterston nuclear power station chiefs insist its safe to. Oct, 2014 to ask the secretary of state for energy and climate change, if he will make an assessment of the danger to the public as a result of cracks in the graphite of a reactor at hunterston b nuclear power station, north ayrshire. Shocking pics reveal cracks in hunterston b nuclear reactor. Actual or proposed developments on this site have included. Pictures show cracks in ayrshire nuclear reactor bbc.
Photos emerged earlier this year showing the cracks in the core of the nuclear reactor at the power station in north scotland. The nuclear power station began operating in 1976 and was originally scheduled to be shutdown in 2011 but this was extended to 2016. Hunterston a nuclear power station, the closed magnox power station. Cracks found in hunterston b nuclear power station bbc news. Footage has been released showing some of the hundreds of tiny cracks inside a nuclear reactor in north ayrshire. Reactor 3 at the hunterston b plant has been shut down for 12 months after the. This means that reactor four is doomed to the same fate, followed by similar plants at hinkley point and hartlepool, thereafter progressively followed by other advanced gascooled reactors, he said. Shocking footage reveals growing cracks in scottish. Were nuclear power station piping problems fixed at. This visitor centre was opened by scottish energy minister fergus ewing in august 2012. Hundreds of cracks were found in the graphite bricks within the reactor cores at the north ayrshire plant. Hotels and accommodation near hunterston b nuclear power. It is currently operated by frances edf energy, and began producing electricity in 1976.
Please could you send me copies of all photographs you hold, whether taken by yourselves as regulator or passed to you by the operator or others, of cracks in the reactor walls at hunterston b nuclear power station in ayrshire. Hunterston reactor cracks bigger than expected news. News environment cracks found in nuclear reactor at hunterston b new cracks have been found in bricks making up the core of one of the two reactors at the hunterston b nuclear power station in. Agrs are encased in a concrete pressure vessel dti. A reactor at the hunterston b power station near largs in ayrshire could remain out of operation for much of the year following the recent discovery of cracks in its core. Fresh cracks found in hunterston b reactor core utility week. Cracks in the core of a scottish nuclear reactor could signal that most of britains aging plants will not be able to supply the country with muchneeded p. Pictures showing cracks in the core of a nuclear reactor at hunterston b power station have been released. Station update tough challenge for hunterston b charity team a team of workers from hunterston b power station have raised thousands of pounds for a local hospice in memory of a muchloved colleague. The lifetime of hunterston b nuclear power station in scotland has been extended by another five years, to the end of 2016. The unit at hunterston b in north ayrshire has not been operating. I have just modified one external link on hunterston b nuclear power station.
Hunterston b is near west kilbride in ayrshire, scotland. Cracks inside a scottish nuclear reactor are getting bigger faster than experts expected, newly released footage has revealed. The power plant had four reactors, but reactors one and two are already being decommissioned. Cracks are discovered in bricks which make up the core of one of two nuclear reactors at the hunterston b power station in ayrshire.
Mar 08, 2019 footage has been released showing some of the hundreds of tiny cracks inside a nuclear reactor in north ayrshire. More cracks found in hunterston nuclear power reactors the. New images show cracking in the bricks which make up the core of nuclear reactors at hunterston b power station. Reactor three has not been used to generate electricity since the cracks were found at the site in north ayrshire, scotland, in march 2018. Edf energy has delayed restart of a reactor at its hunterston b nuclear plant possibly until the end of 2018 because it found new cracks in the graphite blocks that form the reactor core. Cracks in the graphite reactor blocks at hunterston b might not pose. The cracks were found in march in reactor 3 at hunterston b in north. Edf energy says cracks in offline hunterston b reactor growing faster than. Cracks in nuclear reactor will hit edf energy with.
Nov 19, 2015 cracks are discovered in bricks which make up the core of one of two nuclear reactors at the hunterston b power station in ayrshire. The cracks in the ageing reactor, due to be restarted a. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. This was a planned inspection of edf energy nuclear generation ltd. Jun 08, 2019 experts have urged against switching back on the hunterston b nuclear plant in scotland warning it increases the possibility of a major nuclear accident. Daily plant status find out which reactors at our eight nuclear power stations are in service and what they are generating information updated on weekdays hunterston b is a nuclear power station on the west coast of scotland. Cracks found in bricks of nuclear reactor have grown to an average of 2mm wide, says energy firm edf. Edf energy, which operates the plant, has insisted there is no cause for concern. Hotels and accommodation near hunterston b nuclear power station. It currently generates up to mw and since dec 2012 is due to operate until 2023. It is locatit aboot 6 miles 9 km sooth o largs an aboot 2. Should the uk reopen an old, cracked nuclear reactor. Aug 27, 2010 hunterston, by the firth of clyde, is a coastal area in north ayrshire, scotland, which was the seat and estate of the hunter family.
We can confirm that onr do hold information of the description specified in your request. It is about 6 miles 9 km south of largs and about 2. Pressure is mounting to keep two nuclear power reactors at hunterston in north ayrshire closed after the company that runs them, edf energy, said it had found more cracks and was again postponing plans to restart. Hunterston b nuclear power station, west kilbride, north ayrshire. The mound in the middle is a large plume of hot seawater that has been pumped round the reactor to help cool it and then discharged into the sea. Nuclear disaster fears after 550 cracks found in walls of. Cracks have been found in bricks around the core of a nuclear reactor at hunterston b power station. It has been awarded a 5 star rating from visit scotland, and in march 2016 received a silver award from the.
More cracks found in hunterston nuclear power reactors. Cracks found in brick core of hunterston b reactor. They could threaten operator edfs plans to extend the scottish power stations life. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the hunterston b nuclear power station article. Hunterston, by the firth of clyde, is a coastal area in north ayrshire, scotland, which was the seat and estate of the hunter family. Electricity output from the hunterston b nuclear power station could fall by 40% this year after dozens of cracks were discovered in one of the reactors. Nov 29, 20 hunterston b nuclear power station in ayrshire has been given an extension after edf energy evaluated the plant. Experts have urged against switching back on the hunterston b nuclear plant in scotland warning it increases the possibility of a major. Nuclear disaster fears after 550 cracks found in walls of uk power. Operator edf said it has no safety implications and.
The life of hinkley point b hunterston b s sister station has been similarly extended. One of the reactors will stay offline for months longer than planned. Graphite cracking is an increasing problem as the uks agr reactors age and edf energy has spent over. Hunterston b nuclear power station west kilbride, north. May 06, 2018 cracks in nuclear reactor will hit edf energy with. It is located about 6 miles 9 km south of largs and about 2.
This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Experts warn glasgow and edinburgh could be contaminated. Fresh cracks have been found in the core of reactor 3 at the hunterston b nuclear power station in scotland, edf energy has revealed. Hunterston b inspection reveals cracks in some bricks news. Cracks found in nuclear reactor at hunterston b the scotsman. Experts warn glasgow and edinburgh could be contaminated with. Earlier this year, worrying footage of almost 400 cracks 2mmwide at hunterston b in north ayrshire were revealed. New cracks found in the core of the hunterstonb nuclear reactor in scotland could threaten operator edfs plans to extend the lives of some power stations. New cracks have been discovered in the core of the hunterston reactor nuclear.
Hunterston b inspection reveals cracks in some bricks. It currently generates up to mw and is due to operate until 2023. Oct 06, 2014 new cracks found in the core of the hunterston b nuclear reactor in scotland could threaten operator edfs plans to extend the lives of some power stations. Glasgow to hunterston b nuclear power station 5 ways to. They were originally due to close in 2006, but edf wants to keep them going until at least 2023. Hunterston a was a twin reactor magnox power station and was scotlands first civil nuclear generating station and at the time of opening the largest in operation anywhere in the world and generated around 360mw of electricity during its 25 year life the station was started producing electricity in 1964 and closed down in 1989. Hunterston nuclear reactor cracks still taken from a video issued by edf energy last year of cracks in hunterston b nuclear plant edf.
May 08, 2018 hunterston reactor three, which started generating power in 1976, is the oldest in edfs fleet. Apl wish to apply for planning permission under section 36 of the electricity act 1989 to construct and operate a multifuel power station, the hunterston multifuel power station hereafter referred to as the proposed development, on a site between the existing operational clydeport coal handling. Cracks in bricks at core of hunterston nuclear reactor. Photographs of cracks in reactor walls at hunterston b. Cracks in bricks at core of hunterston nuclear reactor bbc news. Cracks found at hunterston nuclear plant telegraph. Shock as growing cracks revealed in scottish nuclear power. All four have capacity market contracts for the winter of 201819. Hunterston b nuclear reactor to restart after cracks closure bbc. The north ayrshire power plants director colin weir said it would be necessary to reduce generation. All that could be found is the following statement. Mar 08, 2019 cracks inside a scottish nuclear reactor are getting bigger faster than experts expected, newly released footage has revealed. Cracks found in bricks around core of hunterston b power. News environment cracks found in nuclear reactor at hunterston b new cracks have been found in bricks making up the core of one of the two reactors at.
As an area of flat land adjacent to deep natural water, it has. Edf energy has to close down a nuclear reactor at the hunterston b nuclear power station in scotland after new cracks were discovered. There are 5 ways to get from glasgow to hunterston b nuclear power station by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Discover how to get to hotels, apartments, hostels and other accommodation options near hunterston b nuclear power station. Oct 06, 2014 new cracks have been discovered in the core of the hunterston reactor nuclear. According to the independent nuclear engineer, john large, the new cracks are the death knell for hunterston reactor three. Fresh cracks found in hunterston b nuclear reactor news. Hunterston b nuclear power station in ayrshire has been given an extension after edf energy evaluated the plant. Hunterston b power station is a nuclear power station in north ayrshire, scotland. Hunterston b nuclear reactor to restart after cracks. The six month closure of one of britains oldest nuclear reactors will burn a.
Jul 22, 2016 hunterston b nuclear power station, west kilbride, north ayrshire. The plants operator, edf energy, said the cracking was predicted to occur as the station ages and said that. Hunterston a nuclear power station, west kilbride, north ayrshire. The gas fired power stations, weve probably got enough of them, but it. Agreement to npsc 7785 hunterston b power station office for. Hunterston nuclear power station a beauty spot youtube. Oct 06, 2014 cracks found at hunterston nuclear plant. Hunterston nuclear power station chiefs insist its safe. Cracks in british nuclear reactor ring power alarm bells. Footage of cracks in north ayrshire nuclear reactor released. The two reactors at hunterston b nuclear power station started generating electricity in 1976 and can provide up to 20 per cent of scotlands electricity. Cracks in scots reactor highlight uks ageing nuclear fleet new.
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