😬 Steam generator inspections at the Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan found major corrosion in 701 tubes (8.5%) in SG-A and 248 (3%) in SG-B. With over 8% in SG-A and 6% in SG-B already plugged, SG replacement is likely needed. www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2426/...@ucsusa.bsky.social#SONGS
NRC: Indications of stress corrosion cracking in tubes in both of Palisade's steam generators "far exceeded estimates based on previous operating history." 1,163 steam generator tubes had indications of stress cracking. There are more than 16,000 tubes in the units.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Holtec, the company wanting to reopen the Palisades nuclear reactor in Michigan, found corrosion cracking in steam generators "far exceeded" estimates, the U.S. nuclear power reg...