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Bulgarian nuclear reactor to shut down over technical glitch
SOFIA, July 15 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant will shut down its 1,000 megawatt Unit 6 at the end of the week following a technical problem with the cooling system of the unit's power generator, Bulgarian National Radio reported on Tuesday.
Tsanko Bachiyski, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, said the unit's shutdown was a preventive measure and there were no safety issues at the site.
"The problem is old," Bachiyski told BNR. "At the moment, the leaks are within the standards, there is no danger and no discharges into the environment." He was referring to a coolant leak in one of the plant's steam generators, a glitch that has occurred repeatedly over recent years.
The unit's repair has been coordinated with the power grid operator. After the completion of the planned activities, the unit will go back online, BNR reported.
