Olkiluoto 3 Instrumentation & Control testing started

13.1.2016

​Testing of the instrumentation & control (I&C) systems of Teollisuuden Voima's (TVO) OL3 plant unit began on 12 January 2016. The I&C systems now under testing will be used for operating, monitoring and controlling the OL3 plant unit.

- The start of I&C tests is the first milestone achieved in 2016. The next significant steps will be taken in April, when starting of the process systems tests is scheduled to take place. At the same time, also the Operating License application of the plant unit will be submitted to the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Jouni Silvennoinen, Senior Vice President responsible for the OL3 Project in TVO, explains.

I&C systems are used for the monitoring and control of the OL3 plant unit. There will be several separate and independent I&C systems at the OL3 plant unit, ensuring the safety of the plant in all conditions and circumstances.

Process automation systems are designed for normal operating conditions of the process, while safety automation systems control the safety functions in potential transient and accident conditions.

For more information, please contact:
Jouni Silvennoinen, Senior Vice President, OL3 Project, tel. +358 2 8381 4100.