Millstone 3 reactor remains shut down

> WATERFORD, Conn. (The Associated Press) - Dec 21
>
> Workers at the Millstone nuclear power complex in Connecticut are
> trying to determine what caused an electrical problem that forced the
> automatic shutdown of the Unit 3 reactor.
>
> A spokesman for Millstone owner Dominion says there is no public
> safety threat.
>
> Millstone 3 remained shut down Monday after safety systems stopped
> operations Saturday night. Dominion spokesman Richard Zuercher says
> there was an electrical fault in the output breaker for the main
> generator, which spins to make electricity.
>
> Zuercher says it's not clear when the unit will be running again.
>
> Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors are monitoring the situation.
>
> The Day of New London reports that the NRC began inspecting Unit 3
> last week after trapped gas was found during a routine shutdown in the
> fall.
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