Three transformers burned down at NPP in three days: Energy Research Center explains tightening of outage schedules
Kyiv • UNN
Three current transformers at the South Ukrainian NPP failed due to the heat wave. This resulted in a reactor shutdown and a blackout across Ukraine.
Over the past three days, three current transformers at the South Ukrainian NPP burned down, which led to a worsening of the light situation throughout Ukraine.Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, stated this on his Facebook page, UNN reports.
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Two days ago, at the South Ukrainian NPP, apparently due to the heat (whether there was a violation of the operating modes and temperature monitoring of the equipment should be determined by an internal investigation - if the EA still conducts such investigations, of course), two current transformers physically burned down
He explained that this led to the disconnection of one of the reactors from the grid. In turn, this caused the disconnection of several high-voltage lines already in the Ukrenergo network.
Today, as I was informed, another power transformer burned down for the same reasons at the same place on Pivdenoukrainska Street and, according to unverified data, another one at the Chernobyl NPP. The situation has become even more complicated
Kharchenko explained that the abnormal heat, constant overloading of equipment, and the constant switching on and off of grids across the country lead to rapid degradation of equipment.
According to him, there will only be more accidents in the future, regardless of the heat, because frost will also have a negative effect on the equipment.
And internal investigations need to be conducted. And the reasons should be analyzed. Prepare a plan of preventive actions for the future and implement it urgently. If NPP switchgear (the devices responsible for supplying electricity to the grid) "crumble" in winter, it will be a big deal
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NPC Ukrenergo said that on July 18, Kyiv and 11 regions increased the volume of power outages as equipment broke down at two power facilities
