Russia Fixes Coolant Leak in Backup Line, Avoiding Nuclear Disaster
A recent coolant leak at a nuclear power plant in Russia has been successfully contained with the help of a backup line. The incident occurred on October 12th, when a cooling system pipe at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant ruptured, causing a release of radioactive material. Luckily, the plant’s emergency response plan was put into action, and engineers were able to contain the leak before the radiation spread. The backup line was instrumental in ensuring the containment of the leak, and preventing further damage. This incident serves as a reminder of how important it is to have a reliable emergency response plan in place – especially when dealing with nuclear energy.
source: Phys.org