Palisades enters final stage of work before restart

[Marlin]

Palisades enters final stage of work before restart

https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/palisades-enters-final-stage-of-work-before-restart

[Core Content]

The Palisades turbine-generator on turning gear (Image: Holtec)

Holtec International has transitioned the Palisades site from large-scale construction projects to routine maintenance, testing, and operational readiness activities. Recent milestones include the installation of a new fuel handling machine and the placement of the turbine-generator on turning gear. The plant is now preparing for final regulatory verification and startup procedures after ceasing operations in 2022.

Holtec International announced that over the past several weeks, the Palisades restart project reached a "watershed moment" as the last of the major projects were successfully closed out and the site transitioned from large-scale activities to the remaining routine maintenance, testing, inspection, and operational readiness work required before...

Among the final accomplishments in this 'project phase' of restart was placement of the plant's turbine-generator on turning gear following extensive inspections, maintenance, testing, and refurbishment activities. Holtec said another major achievement was installation and testing of a new state-of-the-art fuel handling machine, completing the upgraded fuel handling system.

Read the full article at World Nuclear News:
https://world-nuclear-news.org/articles/palisades-enters-final-stage-of-work-before-restart

[fiveeleven]

Odd there is no mention of forecasted startup date. 5K work orders could be awhile.