Preparations Underway for Second Discharge of Contaminated Water at Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Preparation begins on the 3rd… 7,800 tonnes released over approximately 17 days
A group of tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant are set to release another batch of contaminated water that has been processed through the polynuclide removal facility (ALPS). This water will be discharged into the ocean, with radiation concentration closely monitored. News reports from Tokyo state.
According to Kyodo News, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) of Japan is making necessary preparations for the second discharge of contaminated water, also known as “treated water,” from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The amount to be discharged will be equivalent to the previous discharge.
As reported, TEPCO is measuring the concentration of tritium, a radioactive substance, by diluting a small amount of contaminated water in seawater and placing it in a large tank. If it is confirmed that the tritium concentration is below the standard, the second discharge will commence on the previously announced date of the 5th.
During this second discharge phase, TEPCO plans to mix approximately 7,800 tonnes of contaminated water, similar to the previous discharge volume, with a large quantity of seawater. The discharge will take place off the coast of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The process is expected to last around 17 days, with a daily release volume of approximately 460 tonnes.
TEPCO has announced that trace amounts of four types of radionuclides, including carbon-14, cesium-137, cobalt-60, and iodine-129, were found in samples of contaminated water for the second discharge. However, all of them have been confirmed to meet the release standards.
Previously, TEPCO disposed of 7,788 tons of contaminated water during the first discharge, which occurred between August 24 and September 11. Following these discharges, several countries have taken action, including China’s complete halt on importing Japanese seafood and Russia’s consideration of an embargo.
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Preparation begins on the 3rd… 7,800 tonnes released over approximately 17 days
A group of tanks that store contaminated water that has passed through the polynuclide removal facility (ALPS) at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant before discharge, while also measuring the radiation concentration. Tokyo = Yonhap News
Kyodo News reported that Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company will begin preparations for a second discharge of contaminated water (Japanese name ‘treated water’) from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on the 3rd. The same amount of contaminated water as the first time is discharged into the ocean.
According to reports, Tokyo Electric Power Company is measuring the concentration of tritium (tritium), a radioactive substance, after placing a small amount of contaminated water diluted in seawater in a large tank. If it is confirmed that the tritium concentration is below the standard, the second discharge will start on the 5th as previously announced.
During the second spill phase, Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to mix about 7,800 tonnes of contaminated water, about the same amount as the first spill, with a large amount of seawater and discharge it into the sea off Works Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power. The required period is approximately 17 days, and the daily release volume is expected to be approximately 460 tonnes.
Tokyo Electric Power Company announced that trace amounts of four types of radionuclides, including carbon-14, cesium-137, cobalt-60, and iodine-129, had been found in samples of contaminated water for a second discharge, but it had been confirmed to meet release standards.
Previously, Tokyo Electric Power Company disposed of 7,788 tons of the first discharge of contaminated water between August 24 and September 11. After Japan began to discharge contaminated water, China completely stopped importing Japanese seafood, and Russia is said to also considering an embargo.
Kwon Young-eun Reporter you@hankookilbo.com
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