pie-eater 207 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm jolley well glad it's under control, because that means Tokyo might have a chance to win the Olympics for 2020. Link to post Share on other sites
OzOzOz 2 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Arnie accuses Shinzo! Link to post Share on other sites
OzOzOz 2 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 If what Arnie says is true about deformed animals and cancer in patients - and they can't make this public - then why can't they make it public outside of Japan? It would get attention if it was, and become out here. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Now it's rain water...?? So...let me get this straight...we don't want any more earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons or even some light rain. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I bet those dudes who put too much gunky water into the tank were not Abe supporters. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I was glad to see though that TEPCO were suitable sorry and apologetic. There's no faffing about with their apologies! Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 They do come across as a bunch of clowns don't they... Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Abe's on the case! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Six workers at the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been exposed to radiation in the latest water leak in a week. The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), said several tonnes of radioactive water had spilled from a treatment facility after one of the workers mistakenly removed a pipe. The workers, who were wearing protective clothing and masks, came into contact with the water and were being checked for any external and internal contamination, a Tepco spokesman said. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning as 11 workers were about to remove salt from hundreds of tonnes of water that had already been cleansed of almost all of its radioactive caesium content at another treatment facility. Other radioactive materials still present in the water were measured in August at 37m becquerels per litre, the utility said, adding that the radiation was in beta form, which is less penetrative than more serious gamma rays. The substances present in the water include strontium-90, which has a half-life of almost 29 years. "All of the water is kept inside a barrier [to prevent the spread of contamination]," Tepco said in a press release. The leak lasted almost an hour, during which about 10 tonnes of toxic water is thought to have escaped, but did not reach the nearby Pacific ocean, Tepco said. Tepco is facing mounting criticism of its handling of the Fukushima Daiichi cleanup amid a series of problems blamed on human error and poor management. On Monday, the power supply to pumps that inject coolant water into damaged reactors was accidentally cut, although a backup system kicked in immediately. Last week, Tepco said 430 litres of contaminated water had seeped out of storage tanks and probably ended up in the Pacific. Almost 6,000 workers at Fukushima Daiichi are struggling to contain the huge buildup of toxic water at the site. Earlier this year Tepco belatedly admitted that groundwater flowing down from the hills behind the plant was mixing with radioactive water from the reactor basements and flowing into the sea at the rate of about 300 tonnes a day. Several of the hastily built 1,000 water storage tanks on the site have sprung leaks. One recent leak warranted a level 3 – or serious incident – rating on an international scale of radiological events. Link to post Share on other sites
miller 1 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Are they sorry, and will they gambaru more? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 How do they remove the radioactive elements from the water anyway? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think they use these, Tubby. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Perhaps larger ones that the one above. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hurrah! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Don't worry, on the news last night TEPCO were being very sorry, and promise to do better. So all's well. Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Six workers at the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been exposed to radiation in the latest water leak in a week. The plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), said several tonnes of radioactive water had spilled from a treatment facility after one of the workers mistakenly removed a pipe. The workers, who were wearing protective clothing and masks, came into contact with the water and were being checked for any external and internal contamination, a Tepco spokesman said. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning as 11 workers were about to remove salt from hundreds of tonnes of water that had already been cleansed of almost all of its radioactive caesium content at another treatment facility. Other radioactive materials still present in the water were measured in August at 37m becquerels per litre, the utility said, adding that the radiation was in beta form, which is less penetrative than more serious gamma rays. The substances present in the water include strontium-90, which has a half-life of almost 29 years. "All of the water is kept inside a barrier [to prevent the spread of contamination]," Tepco said in a press release. The leak lasted almost an hour, during which about 10 tonnes of toxic water is thought to have escaped, but did not reach the nearby Pacific ocean, Tepco said. Tepco is facing mounting criticism of its handling of the Fukushima Daiichi cleanup amid a series of problems blamed on human error and poor management. On Monday, the power supply to pumps that inject coolant water into damaged reactors was accidentally cut, although a backup system kicked in immediately. Last week, Tepco said 430 litres of contaminated water had seeped out of storage tanks and probably ended up in the Pacific. Almost 6,000 workers at Fukushima Daiichi are struggling to contain the huge buildup of toxic water at the site. Earlier this year Tepco belatedly admitted that groundwater flowing down from the hills behind the plant was mixing with radioactive water from the reactor basements and flowing into the sea at the rate of about 300 tonnes a day. Several of the hastily built 1,000 water storage tanks on the site have sprung leaks. One recent leak warranted a level 3 – or serious incident – rating on an international scale of radiological events. Reading about TEPCO's antics reminds me of Laurel and Hardy. Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbird2 0 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Big difference being Laurel and Hardy were meant to be funny. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Heavy rainfall in Fukushima has caused highly radioactive water to flood inside the damaged nuclear power plant after operators underestimated the extent of the deluge. As many as 11 concrete barriers, designed to protect tanks of radioactive water, were submerged in the torrential downpours which hit the region on Sunday. Among these, water overflowing from at least six of the 12 inch barriers was found to be highly contaminated, although officials later confirmed that there was no impact on radiation levels in the surrounding sea water. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), operators of the plant, admitted to underestimating the amount of rainfall and failing to pump the water out fast enough to prevent flooding. The utility company had braced itself for up to 16 inches of rainfall on Sunday, although the final amount reached almost 45 inches, according to Yoshikazu Nagai, a spokesman for Tepco. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just as well they are really sorry then Link to post Share on other sites
OBLONG 0 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 想定外！ Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just as well they are really sorry then It's always reassuring to hear how sorry they are. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We really can't ask much more of them if they are doing their best, and sorry for any misfortunate incidencts. You'd think they were faffing about the way some people complain! Anyhow, Abe told us all that it is under total control... so it jolly well is, and I'll not be having any of you questioning that! Link to post Share on other sites
onsen tamago 0 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Typhoon 27 a worry this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 you'd like to think that TEPCO, after underestimating 3 typhoons already, may just put enough water barriers in place to stop the accidental leaks......you'd like to think so Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 souteigai! Link to post Share on other sites
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