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 | The Novovoronezh nuclear power plant was the first to employ VVER-1000 (light-water moderated, light-water cooled) reactors and a fifth power unit. |
| Unit 3 of the Novovoronezh NPP was shut down due to the buildup of radioactive steam in the dome of the reactor. |
| It was reported that the EBRD would provide the Novovoronezh nuclear facility with a $25 million grant for safety improvements at the beginning of 5/95. |
| Shutdown at Novovoronezh NPP (393 words) |
| Novovoronezh nuclear power plant operates three reactors, among them the oldest VVER reactor in Russia. |
| Four incidents labelled "safety significant" by power authorities have occurred in a decade of trouble for Novovoronezh's reactors Number 3 and 4; both of the old VVER 440-230 type. |
| Both European Union and the U.S. have provided technical assistance to Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant to help with safety: technical training for employees and technical up-grades for reactors. |
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