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Here's a interesting http://xkcd.com/radiation/" chart that gives a good comparative example for the various scales being thrown around. I know it helped me grok the tiny minuscule scales being talked about.

I'm uncomfortable with that whole rating system, especially rating it preemptively. TMI-2 was rated a '5', with no fatalities or associated radiation effects on longevity for anyone. SL-1 was rated a '4' despite the fact there were three fatalities and an explosion. My guess TMI was...

May I ask for a smart answer to a stupid armchair engineering question? As hydrogen is generated from the oxidation of the Zr fuel rods, and eventually vented along with steam, to reduce reactor pressure, why isn't it flared to prevent hydrogen pressure buildup outside the reactor? Those...