UP2 plant : On the 24th February, a technical problem arose in the R1 workshop during a rinsing operation. This problem, which had no effect on the personnel or the environment, caused the shut down of shearing operations, which started on the 21st, to be extended. Complementary tests are being carried out.
A total of 69 metric tons of uranium have been processed to date this year.
At the R7 vitrification facility, line C is in service, lines A and B are on standby.
A total of 62 canisters of glass have been produced to date this year.
UP3 plant : the T1 head-end facility is on standby. Monitoring operations are in progress.
At the T7 vitrification facility, line C is in service, lines A and B are on standby.
A total of 41 canisters of glass have been produced to date this year.
3/1/2001