Compromised transfer tubes leave San Onofre plant sitting idle
Monday, March 26, 2012 - 00:36
in Earth & Climate
Deteriorating heat transfer tubes in the nuclear power plant's steam generators — installed a year ago — are a potential safety problem, officials say. The shutdown is the longest in San Onofre's history.A year ago, Southern California Edison announced the installation of four new steam generators at the San Onofre nuclear power plant, hailing it as a major boost to electricity production.