Monday, April 18, 2011

Va. Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down After Storm

Va. Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down After Storm | NBC Washington

Dominion Virginia Power reports that an apparent tornado touched down on the switchyard supporting the Surry Power Station and the facility's access road Saturday. The storm cut off the electrical feed from the grid to the station, which is located in Surry County, Va.

Both reactors at the station shut down automatically as designed and backup diesel generators started immediately to provide the electricity necessary to maintain both units.

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