Research Begins To Plug Containment Downcomers At Fukushima Daiichi
As part of the recent roadmap document TEPCO explained efforts that have begun to find a suitable method to plug
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TEPCO Sets Up Internal Decommissioning Authority
TEPCO announced it will launch an internal decommissioning authority by April 2014. This internal group would include management from involved
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Will Fukushima Daiichi Be Taken Apart With Lasers?
A UK company called TWI is developing a laser cutter that could be used to take apart contaminated equipment at
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Updated Fukushima Decommissioning Schedule
NHK put out this updated decommissioning schedule for Fukushima Daiichi. It gives an idea how long they assume the project
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IRID To Take Over Fukushima Decommissioning Research
The International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning (IRID) has quietly taken over the research and development role at Fukushima Daiichi.
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Fukushima Unit 4 Fuel Removal Risks
This report is now available in French at the Fukushima Blog (with our permission). Many thanks to Philippe for the
Read moreSisyphus With A Paper Cup; TEPCO’s Enormous Water Problem
The contaminated water problems at Fukushima Daiichi have been plaguing the plant since day one. In recent months the problems
Read moreGAO Slams US Nuclear Decommissioning Fund & NRC
The US Government Accountability Office has slammed the NRC and the reactor decommissioning fund claiming the fund is inadequate as
Read moreUnit 4 Overhead Crane Removed – Enhanced Images
TEPCO has removed the 100 ton overhead crane from unit 4. Asahi Shimbun has further details on TEPCO’s plan for
Read moreTEPCO’S Road Map Includes Hints At Reactor Damage
TEPCO’s decommissioning road map explains how they intend to dismantle the plant. It also includes many hints at where TEPCO
Read moreTEPCO To Socialize Losses, More Questions Arise About Decommissioning Plans
Further plans are being discussed to raise electric rates and inject public funds into TEPCO. The amount of costs already
Read moreThe Enormity Of Decontaminating Japan And Decommissioning Fukushima
The mindboggling magnitude of the clean up efforts are starting to be realized. Just soil contamination alone for the 4
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