KEPCO shuts Mihama Unit 3 reactor after feedwater system leak detected

• Kansai Electric Power shut Mihama nuclear plant Unit 3 reactor on Sept. 17 during power-up from its 29th refueling outage.
• Water dripping was detected near an air vent valve on outlet piping tied to the No. 6A high-pressure feedwater heater drain system.
• Section could not be isolated, prompting a manual shutdown to inspect equipment despite no immediate operational impact.
• Decision made at 5:45 p.m.; load reduction started at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17.
• No radiological impact reported on the surrounding environment.

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