About the work of Novovoronezh NPP on May 6–12 2007

15.05.2007 // Information Department of Novovoronezh NPP

The 3rd, 4th and 5th units of Novovoronezh NPP worked according to the plan

On May 7 12:27 PM the 10th turbine generator of the 3rd unit of Novovoronezh NPP was stopped for overhaul.

The emission of radioactive gases and aerosols via the plant’s aerating system given as percentage of the control limits:

— neutral radioactive gases – 4.7%

— radioactive iodine-131 – 2.8%

The radiation situation at the plant was within norm.

The averaged gamma radiation background at NNPP, in the town of Novovoronezh and at the 20 points controlled by the Automated Radiation Control System sensors in 13 settlements of the 30-km zone was within norm.