Olkiluoto: Nuclear power, pumps, COVID-19. And lots of elk and giant pike.

For our colleagues on site, the assignment was interesting for a number of reasons. On the one hand, they got to experience Finland and its unspoiled nature. On the other, they got what was probably a unique chance to inspect a yet uncommissioned nuclear power plant, including the future controlled areas. Even for the FLUIDSERV experts, dismantling and cleaning a gear pump (clearness inspection) and having their work audited by WANO (World Association of Nuclear Operators) was a stressful job. But there was no need to worry. Their work received a positive assessment and compliance with all applicable safety regulations was confirmed.

Thanks to the expert opinion of FLUIDSERV’s specialists, an old disagreement between the power plant operator and the emergency diesel supplier was settled more or less incidentally during the overhaul of the installed emergency diesel unit. The components were safely installed and will be operational for many years to come thanks to the proposed compromise.