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    Question about spent fuel rod cooling pools in Japàn reactor

    Astronuc I appreciate your response to my questions over the past 2 days. I have learned a lot from your postings and links. I don't have any tie to the nuclear industry. However, I have been dismayed by the sensational fear mongering exhibited by the msn. I believe the news channels have...
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    Question about spent fuel rod cooling pools in Japàn reactor

    Thank you Astronuc for your reply. Upon reflection, I agree with your assessment of the concrete containment. I believe, as you do, that this would further complicate the issue. As a final question regarding the spent fuel rod cooling pools; assuming that the tanks are intact i.e. not...
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    Question about spent fuel rod cooling pools in Japàn reactor

    Dear Astronuc (or others) Several questions regarding the spent fuel rods; If water is added to the dried out storage tank, will future radioactive emissions be contained? even if the protective jacket is breached? Assuming that the outer protective jacket of the spent fuel rods have...
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