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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 16, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  

TEPCO Improves Core Cooling for Fukushima Daiichi Reactors

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  • Tokyo Electric Power Co. says it has begun to increase the flow rate of cooling water into Fukushima Daiichi reactors 2 and 3 using the core spray method, which the operator says is successfully decreasing the reactor temperatures. Earlier this month, TEPCO began using the core spray system to inject cooling water from above the uranium fuel rods as well as from the sides and bottom using normal cooling water supply systems. As of Friday morning, the bottom of reactor 2 measured 114 degrees Celsius, reactor 3 was 103 degrees C, and reactor 1 was 85 degrees C. TEPCO plans to bring all three reactors below 100 degrees C by January.

New Products

  • The Ask an Expert section of NEI’s Safety First website answers a new question about insurance available to nuclear plant workers and contract employees in the event of an accident.
  • An updated compilation of frequently asked questions on the Japanese nuclear energy situation is available on NEI’s Safety First website.

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Upcoming Events

  • NEI and industry representatives will meet with NRC staff Sept. 21 to discuss actions related to the NRC’s Japan task force recommendations. The meeting will be webcast.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency’s general conference will be held Sept. 19-23 in Vienna.
Source nei.org

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