Core removing struggle
Tepco started stating molten fuel might be out of pedestal of Reactor 1
Tepco has been stating the molten fuel dropped into pedestal under RPV (Reactor Pressure Vessel), but started changing their tone since the end of 2014 for some reason. Pedestal is
Nagoya Uni “Significantly small amount of fuel remaining in Reactor 2” / No announcement about underground
Related to this article.. IRID SAW no fuel or water remaining in reactor core of Reactor 1 [URL] On 3/20/2015, Nagoya University announced they SAW the remaining nuclear fuel in
IRID SAW no fuel or water remaining in reactor core of Reactor 1
Following up this article.. Tepco to start “scanning” inside of Reactor 1 in early February by using muon [URL] IRID (International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning) and High Energy Accelerator Research
Tepco to start “scanning” inside of Reactor 1 in early February by using muon
Photo : A sample image of muon scanning method inside of a nuclear reactor. On 12/25/2014, Tepco announced they are going to scan inside of Reactor 1 ~ 3
Refueling machine of Reactor 5 malfunctioned
The refueling machine of Reactor 5 malfunctioned on 12/4/2014. Tepco has difficulties to remove fuel even from an uncrippled reactor. The alarm of low air pressure went off when they
Tepco started dismantling Reactor 1 cover – Video
Photo : Spraying scattering inhibitor over the debris inside of cover. Photo taken on 10/22/2014. Tepco started dismantling the cover of Reactor 1 on 10/22/2014. The cover was installed
Japanese Gov advertises for worldwide ideas to remove molten fuel from 3 crippled reactors
On 6/27/2014, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced to advertise for the ideas to remove molten fuel from Reactor1, 2 and 3 domestically and internationally. Tepco has been
Coolant water gradually leaking out of Reactor2 / Water level only 30cm from the vessel bottom, half of last year
The coolant water level is only 30cm from the bottom of Reactor2. Tepco released the report on 6/9/2014. From 6/5 to 6/6/2014, Tepco finally installed the new thermometers and
2.4 Sv/h on the basement floor of reactor1
↑ 2.4 Sv/h was measured around this point. ↑ Steel plate lay over the aisle. Following up this article.. [Video] Tepco identified a leaking part on reactor1
[Video] Tepco identified a leaking part on reactor1 vessel / Pipes are rusted and starting deteriorated
↑ The leaking part on the pipe connected to reactor1 vessel Following up this article.. [Video] Reactor1 confirmed leaking out the coolant water / 2.0 Sv/h [URL]
