| CZECH REPUBLIC- Czech authority reports contingency plans in place
- IAEA guidance instrumental in assessing and remediating Y2K problems at Dukovany NPP
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Most Y2K problems being remediated are in systems with no direct reactor safety
function; multiple backup systems designed to ensure plant safety
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NPPs designed with sufficient independent on site power for use in safe shutdown if needed
- Diesel generators functional and regularly tested to ensure operations for 8-9 days
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Four operational nuclear power plants | | Two nuclear power plants under construction | | Source: IAEA PRIS |
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Y2K Link:
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Chairman, National Y2K
Co-ordination Centre USIS,Havelkova 22, Prague 3,Postal Code 130 00, Czech
Republic
+420-2-21008 or 420-
+420-2-24223
| | Web Site | | National Y2K Site
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 | Reported Y2K Status |
Attended the
IAEA Workshop on the Year 2000 (Y2K) Problem,
November 1999
- The Dukovany programme started in 1997. Inventory was finished
in February 1998. Recently, this programme was successfully reviewed by
the regulator.
- Dukovany started contingency plan activities in April
1999 and finished in September 1999: 5 items in 31 auxiliary control (non-safety)
systems, 6 items that could limit production, 18 items that could cause
operator challenges and 9 related to assisting operations were involved.
- Internal risks identified are the loss of Complex Uran (plant
process computer), Hindukush (incore monitoring), radiation monitors, security/access
control, fire protection, and I&C protection systems.
- External risks include grid distribution, loss of off-site
power, depletion of consumables, loss of communications and losing communications
with the dispatch centre.
- The plan is to "isolate" unit 1, which can be used to supply
emergency power to the other 3 units. Units 2-4 will operate at 95% to
provide some reserve.
- The integrated contingency plan identifies staffing levels
and requirements for training procedures
NPP
Operators Session
Year
2000, by the State Office for Nuclear Safety of the Czech Republic
Progress
in the Activities Related to the Y2K Problem and Contingency planning in
the Dukovany NPP
Progress
in the Activities Related to the Y2K Problem and Contingency planning in
the Dukovany NPP (Slide Presentation)
Attended the
IAEA Workshop on
the Year 2000 Issue, July 1999
Answered the IAEA Y2K Questionnaire, Earlier 1999
Attended the
IAEA Workshop on the Year 2000 (Y2K) Problem
, January 1999
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Media Reports
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1 Jan. 2000/REUTERS:
"Wrapup-Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Pass 2000 Bug Test"
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15 Dec. 1999/REUTERS:
"Y2K Status Reports On European Countries"
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