A review of long-term operational safety of Unit 1 at the Angra nuclear power station in Brazil has highlighted the need for workforce planning for the period of LTO, an International Atomic Energy Agency Salto (safety aspects of long-term operation) follow-up review mission concluded.
The mission also said a comprehensive programme to confirm resistance of electrical components to harsh conditions, called equipment qualification, should be fully implemented.
The mission, requested by Eletrobras Eletronuclear, the operator of the station, reviewed follow-up actions in response to recommendations and suggestions made during a similar mission in 2018.
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