Re:Nuclear plant shutdowns tied to coal pollution, decreased...
by lispm on Wednesday April 05, 2017 @01:23PM
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Fukushima Daiichi 1 just go a ten year life extension in feb 2011.
A few days later it was a multi-billion-dollar wreck.
Not at 'end of life' obviously does not mean 'safe to operate'. 'end of life' is also not a fixed date. Once the initial 'end of life' date comes, the owner will see how to get a life extension. Fukushima Daiichi 1 had an inspection, some upgrades, got the life extension. Following month this was one of most costly decisions ever made in industry.
A few days later it was a multi-billion-dollar wreck.
Not at 'end of life' obviously does not mean 'safe to operate'. 'end of life' is also not a fixed date. Once the initial 'end of life' date comes, the owner will see how to get a life extension. Fukushima Daiichi 1 had an inspection, some upgrades, got the life extension. Following month this was one of most costly decisions ever made in industry.