
@Edano look at the top right of unit 4 in the video. Does it look like steam rolling up and out?
by lillymunster 1/1/2012 9:50:41 PM

the long version is not online yet.
by Edano 1/1/2012 9:51:07 PM

Looked at it full screen, it is tall weeds further back making it look like something above 4.
by lillymunster 1/1/2012 9:54:21 PM

@lillymunster can't see anything. there is a bush waving in front of #4.
by Edano 1/1/2012 9:54:28 PM

From the NRC report:
PRIORITY DETERMINATION
LWR spent fuel storage pools do not differ greatly. None are equipped with drains; a portable pump must be brought in when it is desired to empty the pool. The cooling systems are provided with anti-siphoning devices (check valves and/or anti-siphoning holes) so that pipe breaks in the cooling system will not drain the pool. All are seismic Category I. One difference does exist: PWR pools are generally below grade (often on bedrock) while BWR pools are considerably above grade. Thus, even a hole in the bottom of the pool will not rapidly drain a PWR pool. This priority determination, therefore, is concentrated on a BWR pool because of its (somewhat) greater vulnerability.
Unless something in the old piping system broke or failed considerably last night I would guess there is a crack somewhere.
by lillymunster 1/1/2012 10:04:36 PM

@Ian the skimmer tank can't drain the SFP. This is good news. The portion that concerns me slightly is that a crack is the most likely source of the skimmer losing water. The structural integrity of the pool walls is an admitted concern at unit 4. I hope that any crack isn't leading to worse failures.
by lillymunster 1/1/2012 10:44:03 PM

so this happened beore the quake. no crack then.
by Edano 1/1/2012 11:37:13 PM

@Edano No, the email states they found the leak Jan 1 5pm and loss of water between 2pm and 5pm Jan 1. The quake hit around 2pm Jan 1 Japan Time.
by lillymunster 1/1/2012 11:55:08 PM

@lillymunster : ah, you're right. i missed the pm thing. i will never understand that system. 17:30 would be clear for everyone on earth.
by Edano 1/1/2012 11:57:05 PM

@Edano like pedro mentioned, one time standard would be easier
by lillymunster 1/2/2012 12:08:10 AM

the graphs show no reaction to the quake. everything is smooth.
by Edano 1/2/2012 12:10:42 AM


www.houseoffoust.com only #1 pressure has strange jumpings.

tepco sfp diagram
www.tepco.co.jpby lillymunster 1/2/2012 12:17:21 AM

greetings to all.. hi @ Mary, I am trying to get back in to catch up on things.. those videos are very revealing indeed
by dean 1/2/2012 1:22:28 AM

@dean Hi!
by lillymunster 1/2/2012 1:22:59 AM

hi @ Lilly... Happy New Year to you and Mary and all
by dean 1/2/2012 1:23:58 AM

I didn't make it til midnight ha ha.. but waited until 10 pm then watched the big apple come down...
by dean 1/2/2012 1:25:53 AM

@dean Lol.
by lillymunster 1/2/2012 1:30:39 AM

@Dean - sounds like the cameras go into unit 2 in 2 weeks now.
by lillymunster 1/2/2012 1:31:17 AM

@MaryW I will see if I can grab some stills of that video. They jump around so much it is hard to follow
by lillymunster 1/2/2012 1:33:05 AM

inside unit 2 will definitely be revealing unless they decide to hide the damage and show areas that are clean
by dean 1/2/2012 1:35:06 AM

@ Mary, it would be good to possibly get other videos if they exist... that one you found is excellent though and definitely is something
by dean 1/2/2012 1:36:02 AM

@ Lilly do they even make such a thing? as that translator
by dean 1/2/2012 1:36:41 AM