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Nuclear reactor’s plan for handling a catastrophic flood scrutinized,
TH ONline.com , November 3, 2012 CHICAGO — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Friday that it has asked Exelon Generation to address concerns over how the company would handle a catastrophic flood at the Dresden Nuclear Station in northern Illinois, after recent inspections indicated potential problems.
Among the concerns is how the company would refuel diesel pumps that circulate water to cool the reactor and how it would keep equipment from becoming clogged with flood debris, said NRC spokeswoman Viktoria Mitlyng. The commission sent a letter to the company Thursday, and Exelon has 30 days to respond….
http://www.thonline.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_501b30df-6796-55bc-acaa-943948d11291.html

November 5, 2012 - Posted by | general

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