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Cosmic rays to pinpoint Fukushima cores
Cosmic rays to pinpoint Fukushima cores
Fukushima muon detector 48A system using muon detectors should be able to determine the exact locations of the molten cores of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi reactors. It is to be supplied by Decision Sciences International Corporation through a contract awarded by Toshiba.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 11 August 2014
Tepco brings lessons from accident sequence
Tepco brings lessons from accident sequence
As it continues to study the details of the complex accident at Fukushima Daiichi, Tokyo Electric Power Company is sharing information with other nuclear power plant operators.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 7 August 2014
Japan, Indonesia team up on HTGR development
Japan, Indonesia team up on HTGR development
A demonstration high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) could be constructed in Indonesia following the signing of a cooperation agreement between Japan and Indonesia on developing such reactors.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Reactor restarts would aid Japanese recovery
Reactor restarts would aid Japanese recovery
The prompt restart of Japan's nuclear power reactors would have "big advantages" for the country's economy and environment, according estimates by the Institute of Energy Economics of Japan.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 28 July 2014
New strategy for Fukushima trench water
New strategy for Fukushima trench water
New approaches to removing the contaminated water from trenches around units 2 and 3 at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant are being explored after attempts to freeze it failed.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 24 July 2014
Safety approval for first Japanese reactor restarts
Safety approval for first Japanese reactor restarts
Sendai 48Sendai nuclear power plant units 1 and 2 have draft approval to restart and generate electricity again. The final stages in Japan's new licensing regime could be completed before September.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Advance in SiC composite production
Advance in SiC composite production
SiC fuel assembly cover 48New technology for the manufacture of nuclear fuel components from silicon carbide (SiC) has been developed by Japanese researchers. A prototype fuel assembly cover has already been fabricated and is awaiting trials.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Japan continues to count cost of idled reactors
Japan continues to count cost of idled reactors
Japan's ongoing reliance on imported fossil fuels while its nuclear reactors await permission to restart continues to impact on the country's greenhouse gas emissions and trade deficit.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Next stage for robotic decontamination
Next stage for robotic decontamination
Fukushima Daiichi 2 cleanup robot (Tepco) 56x48Two robots are cleaning up contamination inside Fukushima Daiichi 2. A new one is wiping down the walls while another continues to scrub the floor.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 13 June 2014
Tsuruga faults inactive, says study
Tsuruga faults inactive, says study
Geologic faults that run beneath the Tsuruga plant are not active, said an international expert team which also recommended better communication between plant owner Japan Atomic Power Company and regulators.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 10 June 2014
First reshuffle at Japanese regulator
First reshuffle at Japanese regulator
Two new commissioners at Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority have been approved by lawmakers as the safety body grows into its role and builds working relationships with industry.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Fukushima ice wall under construction
Fukushima ice wall under construction
Fukushima Daiichi ice wall drilling 48Construction has started of a wall of frozen soil at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to prevent groundwater entering the reactor buildings. The ice wall is expected to take nine months to complete.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 2 June 2014
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