Jim Becker, Site Vice President, Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
Duration : 0:1:29
Apr
23
Apr
23
democracynow.org – The Obama administration is backing an expansion of nuclear power plants, but have the lessons of Fukushima been learned? We speak to former nuclear industry executive Arnie Gundersen on the fallout from Fukushima, the design failures of the Mark 1 nuclear reactor used at Fukushima and many U.S. power plants, the economics of nuclear energy and the battle over nuclear power in his home state of Vermont. Gundersen is a former nuclear industry senior vice president who has coordinated projects at 70 nuclear power plants around the country. He is the chief engineer at Fairewinds Association and co-wrote the new Greenpeace report, “Lessons from Fukushima.”
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Duration : 0:9:3
Feb
16
Dr Arjun Makhijani, President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, gives a lecture on the impact of the accident at Fukushima on nuclear safety and security at a luncheon seminar at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS – http://cns.miis.edu). He raises questions about the long-held belief that nuclear power is safe and reliable. For more nonproliferation seminars, visit the CNS NukeTube site at http:/nuketube.tv
Duration : 1:12:33
Feb
5
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The Vallecitos Nuclear Center is a nuclear research facility, and the site of a former electricity-generating nuclear power plant in unincorporated Alameda County, California, about 30 miles east of San Francisco, in NRC Region Four.
It is owned by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and is located on State Highway 84 between Livermore, California and Interstate 680, south of Pleasanton, California.
The Vallecitos boiling water reactor (VBWR) was the first privately owned and operated nuclear power plant to deliver significant quantities of electricity to a public utility grid. During the period October 1957 to December 1963, it delivered approximately 40,000 megawatt-hours of electricity. This reactor – a light-water moderated and cooled, enriched uranium reactor using stainless steel-clad, plate-type fuel – was a pilot plant and test bed for fuel, core components, controls, and personnel training for the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant, a Commonwealth Edison station built in Illinois five years later.
The plant was originally a collaborative effort of General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, with Bechtel Corporation serving as engineering contractor. Samuel Untermyer II, the GE engineer responsible for the initial design of the VBWR, had performed much of the conceptual research at Argonne National Laboratory, while conducting heat transfer and nuclear physics experiments, including the BORAX experiments (boiling reactor experiment). The main power generating facilities closed in 1963.
The Vallecitos site includes the Radioactive Materials Laboratory where post-irradiation examinations are done. A small 100 kilowatt research reactor is still in operation at the site. Vallecitos also fabricates radioactive source materials used in medicine and industry, under a license issued by the State of California.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallecitos_Nuclear_Center
Duration : 0:0:55
Feb
5
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Japanese media have reported a nuclear reactor located on
the outskirts of Beijing had stopped running last October.
This was due to an accident in the generator building, but
was never announced by the CCP, who concealed the truth.
Civilians were panicked by the news, with many of them
calling for truth and refusing to be deceived any more.
Experts have commented that nuclear safety cannot be
guaranteed under the CCP’s dictatorship.
On Jan 25, Japanese media revealed that an experimental
nuclear reactor in Beijing stopped operation due to accident.
Japan News Network (JPN) cited Japan Atomic Energy
Agency (JAEA).
An experimental nuclear reactor, in a Beijing suburb, had
once stopped running due to an accident last October.
The CCP regime, however, had tried to hide the truth. JAEA
confirmed this news to be true after investigation.
The report said that, the malfunctioned nuclear power plant
first began generating power last July.
The nuclear reactor is a fast-breeder type that uses
enriched uranium as fuel.
The plant is the same as Japan’s Fukui nuclear plant, but
there’s no covering shield to stop leakage in Beijing’s reactor.
There are even beds in the central control room for people
to rest, evidence of a very bad level of safety management.
Such news has panicked Chinese netizens.
Some said that, on one hand authorities built nuclear plants
on a massive scale plants.
On the other hand, they were not capable of managing the
safety of those facilities.
Considering that these nuclear accidents had been
concealed, they could not help worrying.
Many Chinese also sharply criticized the CCP’s propaganda
strategy of “reporting only the positive, never the negative”.
Criticism is directed towards official media, which discards
professional integrity and public welfare to conceal the truth.
Some remarked that these media are extremely detestable,
since they helped the bad people.
The netizens also called for an immediate reply from the
government to relieve their panic.
In the evening of January 25th, some Chinese media cited
Wan Gang, Head of China’s Institute of Atomic Energy.
The nuclear plant in Beijing was not running at that time.
According to Oriental Daily News on Jan 26, the
malfunctioned plant was developed under the China
Experimental Fast Reactor (CEFR) project, which is subject
to the State High-Tech Development Plan (863 Program).
Chinese media reported that, the design, development,
building and operation of CEFT was carried out by China.
There was some technical cooperation with Russia.
Last July, the project managed to generate power for the first
time, which was also reported by some Russian media.
bbc.co.uk/Chinese reports that China Institute of Atomic
Energy is located in Fangshan district, southwest of Beijing.
This is 40 kilometers from downtown Beijing. The “Fast
Reactor” was built there, producing up to 20 MW of power.
Li Xutong, ex-professor of China’s Department of Nuclear
Safety, State Environmental Protection Administration, said
that 80% of nuclear accidents are man-induced; so human
factors are the most crucial in nuclear safety management.
Li Xutong:”What worries Chinese people, as well as the
global society is whether the CCP has enough qualified experts [to manage nuclear safety].
The national regime has been corrupted by the CCP to such
an extent that, you can hardly find any serious or scientific attitude towards real problems.
Any scientific standard can hardly survive under
the CCP’s dictatorship.”
Li Xutong believes that the CCP never reports any nuclear
Accidents.
This is not because they don’t happen, but because they
forbid such news to be reported to the public.
Li mentioned the Soviet Union as an example. All nuclear
accidents were never reported under its governing.
Nevertheless, they were all revealed after its dissolution.
Li Xuntong:”In USSR, there was once a most severe nuclear
accident near the Ural Mountains.
However, nobody knew about it for many years. Many
countries had suspicion about what happened.
However, they could not confirm it until dissolution of the
USSR.
It is after the dictatorship regime broke down that some
insiders told the whole world about truth of the accident.”
On Jan27, it is reported that Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency
(JAEA) issued an official statement on its website.
It states Sankei Shimbun ’s news on China’s Fast Neutron
Reactor accident was based on “unconfirmed and
inadequate” information. It said it “is extremely regrettable
that such unconfirmed information went out to news media.”
NTD reporters Zhao Xinzhi, Wu Wei and Ge Lei
《神韵》2011世界巡演新亮点
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Duration : 0:3:57
Jan
28
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Bill Gates reflects on the future of nuclear power in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster in Japan. “Software simulation changes the game,” argues Gates, highlighting the advantage of being able to virtually test new designs before building them.
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Energy Innovation: A Tour of the Most Promising Technologies to Replace Oil and Coal
Bill Gates, Co-Chair & Trustee, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Chairman, Microsoft Corporation in conversation with Chris Anderson
Bill Gates III is chairman of Microsoft Corporation, the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. In July 2008, Gates transitioned out of a day-to-day role in the company to spend more time on his global health and education work at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates continues to serve as Microsoft’s chairman and an advisor on key development projects.
Duration : 0:3:20
Jan
11
r3VOLt23 04.01.2012
Japan Experts: Unknown if radiation will decrease over time —
May rise again as highly contaminated debris comes from mountains :: Antinuclear town councillor found shot dead in car, Japan :: South Korea: Radioactive store-bought seaweed measures 0.81 microSv/hr — 20 microSv/hr on tissue used to wipe car hood (VIDEOS)
AP: Local Alaska officials concerned Fukushima radiation sickened seals — “There may be some surprises” says prof… But “gut feeling” not connected
Greenpeace files complaint against French nuclear group
’US government does not seek confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz, but…’
Reactor Operator: FOIA response shows US knew in March that Spent Fuel Pool No. 3 leaking — “Flooding of pool may not be possible due to damage” (VIDEO)
They Will Grow Rice Again This Year in Fukushima
Jumping Fences
Local Japan official found with shotgun blast to chest — Lectured against nuclear power after Fukushima
EDF Energy cuts Scottish nuclear output after storm
’Fantasy’ plans of doubling nuclear capacity would cut global carbon emissions by just 4 percent — Need one new plant each week for two decades
Leak, 2nd partial shutdown raise concerns about quake damage at North Anna nuke plant
New Year’s Update: Fukushima Timeline website now live — Feedback requested
Fukushima Whistleblower: Container vessel melting like honeycomb — “Can you believe it is out of the container vessel”? (PHOTOS)
IEEE: Fukushima gives credence to anti-nuclear argument — Clear that nuke power will decrease in coming decades — Will not positively contribute to reducing greenhouse gases
Nuclear numbers down despite connections
Spain selects site for waste storage
Reactor dome installed at Changjiang 1
Japan Times: Boiling antinuclear sentiment may lead to all of nation’s reactors being idled
Iran ‘recommends’ US stay out of Persian Gulf
Reports: Fukushima women losing their hair — Resemblance to chemotherapy? (PHOTOS)
NRC Staff Train Students in Africa
Nuclear watchdog urges French plants to boost safety
FORUM: Discussion Thread for Jan. 3 — Jan. 9, 2012
”It’s Leaning”: Japan nuclear engineer concerned about collapse of Reactor No. 4 — Oxidation must have weakened building material… MORE
2 nuclear safety panel members got 7.1 mil. yen donation from industry BEFORE assuming duties at the watchdog
TEPCO says water level in tank at Fukushima nuclear dropped due to quake
Iran nuclear crisis: France wants ’stricter’ sanctions
New Year despair for Japan’s nuclear refugees
Report from Fukushima (2) Minami Soma: A Woman Speaks Out on Her Health Problems in Post-Accident Fukushima
What happens the day after Iran gets the bomb?
Wrap-up of nuclear news 2011
Strange: Animals went mad and began attacking humans after exposure to high radiation levels, says Chernobyl scientist — Dogs, foxes, wolves, hogs (VIDEO)
Obama govt doing a balancing act with sanctions on Iran
In UK’s slow economy, renewable energy is coming up trumps
Britain’s nuclear veterans continue their fight against Ministry of Defence, for compensation
Despite public opposition, Spain’s aging nuclear plant may stay open
Reality Inside #Fukushima I Nuke Plant (2): 10% of Workers Are Yakuza-Sourced
Fukushima Reactor 4 Leaning
http://nukene.ws/story/%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s-leaning%E2%80%9D-japan-nuclear-e…
Virginia North Anna Plant 2nd Partial Shutdown
http://nukene.ws/story/leak-2nd-partial-shutdown-raise-concerns-about-quake-d…
Spain Waste Site – Villar de Cañas
http://nukene.ws/story/spain-selects-site-waste-storage/20120103
Changjiang Nuclear Reactor Dome Installed
http://nukene.ws/story/reactor-dome-installed-changjiang-1/20120103
Fukushima, Japan Hair Loss
http://nukene.ws/story/reports-fukushima-women-losing-their-hair-%E2%80%94-re…
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Duration : 0:3:39
Jan
3
Excerpt from recently updated Operation Upshot-Knothole
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M65_Atomic_Cannon
Picatinny Arsenal was tasked to create a nuclear capable artillery piece in 1949. Robert Schwartz, the engineer who created the preliminary designs, essentially scaled up the 240mm shell (then the maximum in the arsenal) and used the German K5 railroad gun as a point of departure for the carriage. (The name “Atomic Annie” likely derives from the nickname “Anzio Annie” given to a German K5 gun which was employed against the American landings in Italy.) The design was approved by the Pentagon, largely through the intervention of chief of the Ballistics Section of the Ordnance Department’s Research and Development Division, Samuel Feltman, and a three-year developmental effort was begun. The project proceeded quickly enough to produce a demonstration model to participate in Dwight Eisenhower’s inaugural parade in January of 1953.
The cannon was transported by two specially designed tractors, both capable of independent steering in the manner of some extra-long fire engines. Each of the tractors was rated at 375 hp, and the somewhat awkward combination could achieve speeds of 35 miles an hour and negotiate right turns on 28 ft wide, paved or packed roads. The artillery piece could be unlimbered in 15 minutes and then returned to traveling configuration in 15 minutes more.
On May 25, 1953 at 8:30am local time, the Atomic Cannon was tested at Nevada Test Site (specifically Frenchman Flat) as part of the Upshot-Knothole series of nuclear tests. The test–codenamed Grable–was attended by then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Arthur W. Radford and Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson; it resulted in the successful detonation of a 15 kt shell (warhead W9) at a range of 7 miles. This was the first and only nuclear shell to be fired from a cannon.
Subsequent to the successful test, there were at least 20 of the cannons manufactured at Watervliet and Watertown Arsenals, at a cost of $800,000. They were deployed overseas to Europe and Korea, often continuously shifted around to avoid being detected and targeted by opposing forces. Due to the size of the apparatus, their limited range, the development of nuclear shells compatible with existing artillery pieces (the W48 for the 155mm and the W33 for the 203mm), and the development of rocket and missile based nuclear artillery, the M65 was effectively obsolete soon after it was deployed. However, it remained a prestige weapon and was not retired until 1963.
Duration : 0:1:6
Dec
18
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Deadly plutonium is leaking uncontrollably from the Fukushima. Tests show that both the land and seawater around the reactor are contaminated, with no projected end in sight. Based on the readings and observation of damage, fuel rods may have experienced a 70-80% meltdown.
Diagram of Fukushima Projected Radioactive Leak Path at:
http://fairewinds.com/content/projected-radioactive-leak-path
Read how are high levels of radioactive water might be getting out of the Fukushima 1, 2, and 3 Containment Buildings. Fairewinds believes that even if the nuclear reactors have not melted down, radioactively contaminated water is leaking out of the reactors and containment buildings.
Boiling Water Reactors (BWR’s), like Fukushima, have dozens of holes in the bottom of the nuclear reactor because BWR control rods enter the reactor from the bottom, unlike Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR’s) where the control rods enter from the top.
* U.S. experts: significant water contamination in Japan *
Nuclear and environmental scientists in the United States darkened their assessment of the risks markedly on Monday after operators at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant said that highly radioactive water has entered underground concrete tunnels extending beyond the reactor.
Sea water and fresh water used to cool the reactors, critically damaged by Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and spent fuel pools at the plant have been put in storage tanks there. But reports indicate these tanks are full or over-flowing with tainted water, experts said.
“It’s just hard to see how this won’t result in significant contamination of, certainly, sea water,” said Edwin Lyman, a physicist and expert on nuclear plant design at the U.S.-based Union of Concerned Scientists.
“There will be dilution, some of that will be reconcentrated, but I don’t think this can be sugar-coated at this point.”
Union of Concerned Scientists web site: http://www.ucsusa.org/
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Fairewinds Associate’s chief nuclear power engineer, Arnie Gundersen updates events at Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Plant on Tuesday March 29.
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Duration : 0:7:40
Dec
9
Heather MacLean talks about her job as a Nuclear Engineer for Idaho National Laboratory.
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Duration : 0:1:34