The Unit 1 reactor was shut down in May this year after an inspection of the main turbine in this unit revealed blade damage, and similar damage was also found on the plant’s Unit 2 turbine.
The nuclear plant’s two units produce electricity by boiling water to create steam that passes through turbines which turn a main generator on each unit to generate electricity.
The Unit 2 remains shut down as plant workers complete a planned refueling and maintenance outage, and the replacement of damaged turbine blades, the company said.
PPL chief nuclear officer Timothy Rausch said the company has completed replacement of the damaged turbine blades on Unit 2, and is finishing a few remaining maintenance activities necessary for startup.
