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An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of nuclear safety experts today completed an assessment of long-term operational safety at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), IAEA said in a statement.

The in-depth review, which began on 28 November, focused on aspects essential to the safe long-term operation of the plant.

The plant has applied to the Armenian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ANRA) to extend power-generation beyond the end of 2016. The reactor accounts for 35 to 40 per cent of Armenia’s electricity production.

The SALTO team reviewed the plant’s organization and programmes related to its long-term operation, including human resources and knowledge management. The team identified several good practices and performances at the plant that will be shared with the nuclear industry globally. Among them are the plant’s seismic qualification program, the plant’s safety upgrade modification program.

However, a number of recommendations were provided for improvements to long-term operational safety. For instance, the plant should develop and implement methodology to ensure all safety-related systems are assessed for long-term operation and fully document the results. 

The Armenian plant management said it was committed to implementing the recommendations and requested that the IAEA schedule a follow-up mission in approximately 18 months.

The review, including any comments from the plant and ANRA, will be reviewed at IAEA headquarters. A final report will be submitted to the plant, to the ANRA and the Armenian government within three months.

The review team comprised experts from Argentina, Bulgaria, Canada, India, Ukraine and the IAEA.

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