Baku, Azerbaijan, June 15
By Fatih Karimov - Trend: The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) started evaluating the performance of Iran 's Bushehr nuclear power plant on June 1.
The evaluation (peer review) process will last till June 18, according to which 25 Wano experts have been conducting the evaluation in 12 fields, the official website of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reported June 15.
The association also plans to offer recommendations for the improvement of the plant's safety and efficiency.
This is WANO's second evaluation of the Bushehr power plant. The first evaluation was conducted in 2011.
Peer reviewing is one of WANO's most significant services as it helps members compare themselves against standards of excellence through an in-depth, objective review of their operations by an independent team from outside their organization.
The Nuclear Power Production and Development (NPPD) Company of Iran is a member of WANO.
Edited by CN