FPL Has Delayed Core Enclosure Tests at Nuclear Plant for Nearly 20 Years

FPL Has Delayed Core Enclosure Tests at Nuclear Plant for Nearly 20 Years

As nuclear reactors’ lifespans are extended, the industry is increasingly flying blind regarding the structural integrity of the reactor pressure vessels (RPVs) that enclose their cores. The loosening of routine RPV testing is just one example of how large firms like FPL have secured concessions to ensure they can keep aging nuclear plants churning for twice as long as their original license terms – in spite of safety concerns. In effect, watchd…