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As fuel removal from spent fuel pool (SFP) at Unit 4 has started on November 18, 2013, “Mid-to-Long Term Roadmap (RM) on decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station” has shifted into the Phase-2.
The goal of the Phase 2 is to start fuel debris retrieval from reactor core expected in 2020. Necessary onsite works and associated R&D programs should be accelerated. From TMI-2 experience, retrieval of fuel debris is envisaged to be conducted by full submersion approach, in order to minimize workers radiation dose.
The latest RM, revised on June 27, 2013, emphasizes the importance to:
- Work to accelerate milestone by outlining RM of each unit,
- Plan innovative approaches considering the challenges of full submersion methods, and;
- Build strong R&D management foundation.
IRID was established on August 8, 2013 to strengthen capability of integrated management of a series of ongoing R&D projects, recognizing;
- Difficulties and complexity in dealing with unexperienced challenges,
- Necessity of multi-fold approach, including study of innovative method, and;
- Importance of international collaboration.
To ensure multi-fold approach as well as to enable technological breakthroughs, collective knowledge and experience via interactive platform is to be pursued. This will also benefit enhancement of safety and decommissioning of nuclear facilities all over the world.
The RFI on fuel debris retrieval is one of the IRID’s project that embodies our goal.
Human0815
Information Portal for the Fukushima Daiichi Accident Analysis
and Decommissioning Activities
Provide a lot of professional Material for a good research,
from Reactor Cooling, Contaminated Water Processing,
Spend Fuel Removable and Debris Management + more!
FDADA
This is (only) Official Food for our Thoughts!
Is very dangerous to assume 'official' even remotely equates with 'accurate' or 'truthful'.
wishes
Human0815
Information Portal for the Fukushima Daiichi Accident Analysis
and Decommissioning Activities
Provide a lot of professional Material for a good research,
from Reactor Cooling, Contaminated Water Processing,
Spend Fuel Removable and Debris Management + more!
FDADA
This is (only) Official Food for our Thoughts!
Strangely quiet on the Fukushima news front, I'm sure it has nothing to do with the new laws and their 'official' outlet and is just a coincidence...
Phage
reply to post by wishes
Is very dangerous to assume 'official' even remotely equates with 'accurate' or 'truthful'.
They are asking for assistance.
They are providing information so that those offering assistance can be well informed.
In these circumstances does it make sense to offer disinformation rather than the best information available?