NRA suggests Tepco to give up removing molten fuel from Fukushima plant

On 2/19/2016, Fuketa, a committee member of NRA (Nuclear Regulation Authority) visited Fukushima plant and commented it needs to be considered if it is the best option to remove the molten fuel or not. He also suggested to remove a part of molten fuel to solidify the rest. He added it depends on the research result. The government of Japan and Tepco had been planning to remove the molten fuel at least from Reactor 1, 2 and 3 however it … Continue reading NRA suggests Tepco to give up removing molten fuel from Fukushima plant