Whoops we dropped a generator (Koeberg!)

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The nuclear industry at it again: A 360 tonne steam generator, the last of 6 steam generations manufactured in China for delivery to Eskom for the Koeberg life extension, has been "dropped" by mistake. Good grief!
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Well, that bodes really well for Koeberg being ready for refit...

First they didnt build the containment bits at Koeberg, now a generator unit has been dropped.
Not going well at all...
 
Sinbad said:
It was dropped a year ago while being manufactured in China and thus is running late for delivery
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Yup, still to be shipped here though -

Five steam generators have been delivered to South Africa. The last one – the one that dropped – is still in China and is due for delivery by December.

During the briefing, Oberholzer indicated that the drop happened a year and a half ago, and all the repairs to it have been completed.

"The necessary quality control has taken place. We had specialist inspectors to look at it, and they have given it a clean bill of health," said Oberholzer.

www.news24.com

Eskom says it's 'on track' for Koeberg life extension | Business

At a briefing, Eskom said it is on track to do everything that needs to be done to ensure Koeberg can continue operating beyond July 2024.
www.news24.com www.news24.com
 
Made in China, in our nuclear station... just does not sound right
 
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