tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post4995222417774161121..comments2024-03-27T00:22:35.272-07:00Comments on EXSKF: Hurricane Sandy on Course to Go Where New Jersey's Nuke Plants Are Locatedarevamirpal::laprimaverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10637620330944911600noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-64445909622080073232012-10-29T18:20:45.020-07:002012-10-29T18:20:45.020-07:00According to [*], Salem 2 is under maintenance (as...According to [*], Salem 2 is under maintenance (as Oyster Creek), but Salem 1 and Hope creek were running full load today morning. So in NJ there are only two meltdown candidates.<br /><br />On the other hand, according to the forecast on wundermap [**], Sandy could pass directly over Salem and Hope creek.<br />Storm surges and water level displayed on wundermap don't seem particularly high. But this could still change.<br />And, when looking at google maps, one finds that the nuclear complex is connected via three parallel lines, which could domino-collapse with a portion of bad luck.<br /><br />So there is still some little chance for some spectacular things happening in Salem/Hope creek.<br /><br />[*]: http://nuclear-news.net/2012/10/29/update-pseg-salem-and-hope-creek-reactors-likely-to-shut-reactors-in-pennsylvania-and-maryland-could-shut/<br />[**]: http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=40.21483&lon=-73.97971&zoom=9&type=terrain&units=english&rad=0&sat=0&stormreports=0&svr=0&pix=0&cams=0&tor=0&riv=0&wxsn=0&ski=0&tfk=0&mm=0&ndfd=0&fire=0&firewfas=0&pep=0&extremes=0&nycevac=0&hurrevac=0&livesurge=1&dir=0&hur=0Atomfritznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-84747912636244362302012-10-29T18:08:37.852-07:002012-10-29T18:08:37.852-07:00They just reported that the oyster creek facility ...They just reported that the oyster creek facility may not have backup generators as they are serviced at the same time the reactor is serviced. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-18354557309881002342012-10-29T17:29:19.882-07:002012-10-29T17:29:19.882-07:00Station blackout means no external power, no emerg...Station blackout means no external power, no emergency generators, no batteries: all electrical instrumentation is gone, no way to remotely operate valves, only torchlights.<br />Such was Fukushima predicament. Hopefully those plants are not at that stage.<br />BeppeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-37552289674294350492012-10-29T16:36:32.929-07:002012-10-29T16:36:32.929-07:00It's really impressing.
This page [*] shows th...It's really impressing.<br />This page [*] shows the power outage status in and around NJ.<br />A few hours ago there were only small outages, but now there is a widespread power outage.<br />Too sad there is no webcam at Salem/Hope/Oyster creek.<br />I'd be really curious if there already is station blackout :)<br /><br />[*]:http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/outagemap.jspAtomfritznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-9868162238080471472012-10-29T15:39:59.078-07:002012-10-29T15:39:59.078-07:00Let's all take comfort in the "Lessons Le...Let's all take comfort in the "Lessons Learned" from Fukushima. There is no risk here from 9.0 earthquakes or tsunamis. <br />Dear NRC,<br />Will someone explain the risk difference and effects between a tsunami and 5-10ft. storm surge waves with torrential rainfall lasting several days.<br />We are about to find out.<br />Take care everyone.<br />The guys are already surfing the waves out on Lake MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-72110792054786720162012-10-29T15:14:27.526-07:002012-10-29T15:14:27.526-07:00What a pity that the bet office in my town only of...What a pity that the bet office in my town only offers bidding on sports events!<br />I'd really like to put a bid that Sandy will knock out Salem NPP!<br /><br />Look at this hi-res photo in the Wikipedia of the Salem NPP: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Salem_Nuclear_Power_Plant.jpg<br /><br />If you want to see Salem NPP from above, enter "Hope Creek, NJ, United States" in google maps.<br /><br />You can see that this NPP has practically no protection against flooding.<br />Moreover, the installations are visibly very fragile and in bad maintenance shape. The Wikipedia article even stated that the lack of maintenance has been confirmed by the NRC and several independent hired consultants.<br /><br />Even more, the article states that the Salem NPP has much problems with debris clogging of the cooling water inlet.<br /><br />Won't be one or two more small meltdowns a good thing for the anti-nuke movement?Atomfritznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-34179190955641062142012-10-29T14:31:23.873-07:002012-10-29T14:31:23.873-07:00More than a dozen nuclear power plants in Sandy...More than a dozen nuclear power plants in Sandy's path http://bit.ly/TKHMC0 via @michaelmccraeNYultrabuddhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-47739035316080135392012-10-29T14:02:39.400-07:002012-10-29T14:02:39.400-07:00The eye is pretty spread out, and the NORTH side o...The eye is pretty spread out, and the NORTH side of the eye has the worse winds. Its damaging water and wind. Hope the design is adequate. It will be tested. Latest update, Sandy is still a Hurricane, at 90 mb and 940 mb--30 miles off Cape May. WNW at 28 mph movement. May go STRAIGHT up the bay towards the other plants. Darn it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-21604536861253451742012-10-29T13:35:43.659-07:002012-10-29T13:35:43.659-07:00With all of the news stories about the hurricane t... With all of the news stories about the hurricane this is the first news I've found about the New Jersey nuke plants. Thank you for the news, bad as it may be. <br /> Damn! There just ain't no way to avoid these things.Greyhawknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-2602976829485418452012-10-29T13:20:51.898-07:002012-10-29T13:20:51.898-07:00If they lose one and suffer a fast core breach or ...If they lose one and suffer a fast core breach or pyrophoric blaze what do we think the evac zone will be?<br /><br />50 mile radius or 100 miles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765307840677473617.post-27814113001633167232012-10-29T13:03:14.378-07:002012-10-29T13:03:14.378-07:00Sandy likely to shut at least two NJ nuclear react...Sandy likely to shut at least two NJ nuclear reactors http://reut.rs/VyHtWn via @reuters<br /><br />Out here in Southern Bklyn. the winds are howling and causing the trees on our block to dance scarily. Really hoping nothing falls on our car. This is definitely worse than Irene and it hasn't even hit yet. The West Side Highway in Manhattan is already flooded and waves are already coming over seawalls and causing some flooding in lower Manhattan. Thousands of homes are without power in Long Island and parts of Brooklyn, though thankfully, we have power and are OK so far. Let's see how it goes...NYUltraBuddhanoreply@blogger.com