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Ukraine nuclear power plant attack: scientists assess the risks
Nature ^

Posted on 03/04/2022 3:47:53 PM PST by FarCenter

As of 4 March, five of Zaporizhzhia’s six reactors had been shut down, Grossi reported. But even powered down, a reactor that’s still loaded with fuel is not completely devoid of risk. Under normal operations, uranium nuclei in the fuel rods fission, or break up, leaving behind nuclei of lighter elements. These isotopes accumulate during the lifetime of the rods, and many of them are highly radioactive, which continues to produce heat even after shutdown.

One reactor left on provides cooling power to safely shut down the other 5.

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1 posted on 03/04/2022 3:47:53 PM PST by FarCenter
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To: FarCenter

There is apparently another nuke plant that Russians are expected to seize, maybe tonight.


2 posted on 03/04/2022 3:52:51 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: FarCenter

They literally flew a fighter jet into a graphite nuclear containment vessel, and the fighter jet vaporized. If closed properly, there’s literally zero risk. Zero.


3 posted on 03/04/2022 3:54:10 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: rarestia

“They literally flew a fighter jet into a graphite nuclear containment vessel, and the fighter jet vaporized. “

Where did you get that?


4 posted on 03/04/2022 3:56:16 PM PST by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0029549313001519


5 posted on 03/04/2022 3:56:46 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: jjotto

Vladimir Putin now has Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia. He has his hostages. He will ransom this way, you will understand what the NWO/WEF and the Jihad Junta really are…or else.


6 posted on 03/04/2022 3:56:52 PM PST by Shady (The #JihadJunta: "We are now a nation of Men, Not of Laws. You are not as equal as we are...")
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To: rarestia

Read your link and correct your #3.


7 posted on 03/04/2022 3:58:40 PM PST by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator

Maybe... just maybe... I know... this might be a stretch for you, but maybe... MAYBE... you could read more than just the abstract? Maybe?


8 posted on 03/04/2022 3:59:49 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: jjotto

Forces north by northwest of Mykolaiv are close to this one:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Ukraine_Nuclear_Power_Plant


9 posted on 03/04/2022 4:01:59 PM PST by FarCenter
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To: FarCenter

“… Zaporizhzhia is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. It is now occupied by Russian forces…”
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Yes… occupied by Russian forces and OPERATED BY THE SAME UKRAINIAN NUCLEAR ENGINEERS & TECHNICIANS who operated it before. It continues to provide electricity to its owner’s customers… whether they live in Ukrainian or Russian controlled areas of the country.


10 posted on 03/04/2022 4:03:44 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: jjotto

Their aim is to secure all of them and make sure they are safe, and not sabotaged to blame results on Russia


11 posted on 03/04/2022 4:05:29 PM PST by silverleaf (“Freedom ultimately means the right of other people to do things that you disagree with”. T. Sowell )
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To: Shady

Vladimir Putin now has Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia
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Exactly, Vlad needs a position of strength when they go back to the negotiating table ( the Ukies walked out in December). Currently, he is tightening the screws. My assessment, Vlad wins…..but it will take more tightening to get the Ukies and the West back to the table.


12 posted on 03/04/2022 4:05:31 PM PST by delta7
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To: silverleaf

Their aim is to secure all of them and make sure they are safe, and not sabotaged to blame results on Russia
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Correct. The Ukies ( government) are just as corrupted as Vlad.


13 posted on 03/04/2022 4:07:33 PM PST by delta7
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To: House Atreides

Zelensky knows and agreed Putin needed to secure the Power plants as they agreed together to do in Chernoblel.


14 posted on 03/04/2022 4:08:21 PM PST by caww ( )
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To: FarCenter

Note to invading Russian force:. It’s not a good idea to shoot at nuke plants. Trust me.

5.56mm


15 posted on 03/04/2022 4:08:22 PM PST by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: FarCenter

The Allies and the Axis didn’t destroy Paris or Rome.

Nuclear power plants should automatically be off target lists.


16 posted on 03/04/2022 4:08:57 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: delta7

he towns people don’t understand that Russia has to secure the Power plants.....it’s the rogue military people starting fights around those.


17 posted on 03/04/2022 4:09:40 PM PST by caww ( )
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To: FarCenter

Saw a picture on Daily Mail entitled “shelling”

It was tracer fire.

Looks to me like they just attacked the offices


18 posted on 03/04/2022 4:11:42 PM PST by Hypo2
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To: rarestia

“Maybe... just maybe... I know... this might be a stretch for you, but maybe... MAYBE... you could read more than just the abstract? Maybe?”

LOL! Your link doesn’t support your post. Provide a citation. I don’t go on Easter egg hunts.


19 posted on 03/04/2022 4:13:25 PM PST by TexasGator (UF)
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To: TexasGator

I had a shitty day. I’m really not in the mood to deal with you tonight Gator. Have a good evening.


20 posted on 03/04/2022 4:14:04 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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