Armenia to complete NPP stress-tests by the end of 2012

Armenia to complete NPP stress-tests by the end of 2012
November 25, 2011 - 11:16 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian nuclear power plant completed the 1st stage of the analysis of preparatory works for implementation of stress tests, according to the chairman of RA nuclear safety regulatory committee.

As Ashot Martirosyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Armenia launched preparatory activities immediately after OSART IAEA mission’s visit in late May, without waiting for the arrival of EU technical assistance.

After the disaster at Japan’s Fukushima, a decision was taken to conduct stress tests at EU member states-located nuclear power plants. Preliminary results must be ready by August 15, 2011, with the final conclusion to be provided by yearend.

According to committee chairman, the technical assistance plan envisages an expert visit expected in 1st quarter of 2012

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