Publication - May 22, 2008
The world's largest, first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor is being built in Olkiluoto, Finland, with a very tight timetable and budget. There are over 1500 reported quality problems in the project so far.
Diagram showing the safety threats of the Olkiluoto, Finland, first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor.
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Executive summary: Compromises made during construction increase the risk of accidents. Safety regulations have been violated for months without the Finnish authorities finding out.
If the problems and violations during construction lead to low reliability of the reactor or an accident, the costs will be borne by Finnish society.
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