OREANDA-NEWS. A WANO MC repeated partner inspection was carried out at Novovoronezh NPP on Apr 16-20 with the participation of representatives of Novovoronezh, Kola, Balakovo NPPs (Russia), Ignalina NPP (Lithuania) and Rivno NPP (Ukraine), reported the press-centre of  Rosenergoatom. The objective of the inspection was to analyze the fulfillment of the recommendations of the WANO MC inspection in 2004. As a result, the experts have prepared 21 reports about the work of the plant’s management and personnel.


The reports concern the following activities: administration and management, operation, maintenance, engineering support, operating experience, radiation safety, chemistry, training. In 1,5-2 months the experts will submit the final report containing specific recommendations. The recommendations will be based on the best experience of other NPPs and will allow the plant to further improve its operation. On the other hand, the best experience of NNPP will be disseminated among the other partner plants. WANO inspections are carried out on a voluntary basis. As a result of such an inspection, a partner plant is provided with a confidential report specifying deficiencies and providing clear recommendations on how to remove them and to improve safety and efficiency.