When Russia says the 'situation is under control' on a nuclear reactor I start reaching for the iodine pills....
(This wouldn't happen with Solar or Wind....)
Petra van Cronenburg
boosted
The #Zaporizhzhia #nuclear plant, Europe’s largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian troops in 2022 and each side regularly accuses the other of attacks that endanger nuclear safety. The power plant is close to the frontline.
It produces no electricity at the moment, but needs power to ensure fuel in the reactors remains cool and no #meltdown occurs. It was the 10th occasion since the start of the conflict that the plant has been disconnected from the power grid.
The #Zaporizhzhia #nuclear plant, Europe’s largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian troops in 2022 and each side regularly accuses the other of attacks that endanger nuclear safety. The power plant is close to the frontline.
It produces no electricity at the moment, but needs power to ensure fuel in the reactors remains cool and no #meltdown occurs. It was the 10th occasion since the start of the conflict that the plant has been disconnected from the power grid.
Petra van Cronenburg
boosted
Meanwhile:
"Safety fears as external power to #Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant still out after three days”
This would lead to a station blackout which is what happened at Fukushima. Reactors need electricity to cool #nuclear fuel, otherwise the fuel melts.
The 6 reactors are currently powered by backup generators.
Meanwhile:
"Safety fears as external power to #Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant still out after three days”
This would lead to a station blackout which is what happened at Fukushima. Reactors need electricity to cool #nuclear fuel, otherwise the fuel melts.
The 6 reactors are currently powered by backup generators.
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Drone was downed and detonated about 800 meters from perimeter of #Russia -occupied #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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