The FRM II permanently operates a comprehensive program for monitoring operating parameters, which in particular serves the control in the field of radiation protection. In the quarterly evaluation of the carbon isotope 14C casted in from of CO2, measurement values have approached the limit set for the balanced output.
Although there is no direct relation to the operating performance of the neutron source and there is no significant radiological impact on the environment, the plant was turned off in the early afternoon as a precautionary measure. The measurement values are further examined and the cause will be clarified.
30th cycle interrupted
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