The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced that the Akosombo Generator # Two will be shut down for seven days from May 25, 2002 for mandatory inspection of the splitter vane.
The splitter vane, which has a five-year warranty subject to regular inspections, was installed in the draft tube to enhance efficiency when the Unit was retrofitted last year.
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