Private power utility Bruce Power has repaired the Unit 2 pump at the Kincardine plant in Canada – the world’s second-largest nuclear complex – and will now resume its reactor restart, said company spokesman John Peevers.
“We have completed the repairs and are back to startup activities,” Peevers said in an e-mailed response to questions.
Last Friday, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced its decision to allow Bruce Power to restart Unit 2, following its refurbishment which began in 2006, but it had to shut down because of a heavy water leak.
The leak was discovered early Saturday morning, but fortunately it turned out to be a minor incident.
"There was no impact on the rest of Bruce A, the public, external environment or worker safety," Peevers said.
Unit 1 is scheduled to be restarted after similar refurbishment in the third quarter.