It deems #vibration is recurring problem in #nuclear new build. In #Olkiluoto3 it was the pressurizer surge line, and now also #Vogtle3 discovers vibration in cooling system piping. Earlier, EPR in Taishan reported damage in fuel stacks due to vibration.
With modern CFD tools one would think it should not be difficult to identify and mitigate such issues in design phase.
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/vogtle-nuclear-vibrations-cooling-georgia-power-southern-company/640391/
https://www.powermag.com/long-delayed-epr-nuclear-plants-face-further-holdups/
https://thediplomat.com/2021/12/safety-concerns-mount-over-damaged-fuel-rods-at-chinas-taishan-nuclear-plant/
#vibration #nuclear #Olkiluoto3 #vogtle3