US - Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Is ?Wake-Up Call? for U.S. to Improve Real-Time Monitoring of Spent Fuel Pools - May 20, 2016

[sharon sanders]

Date: May 20, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Is ?Wake-Up Call? for U.S. to Improve Real-Time Monitoring of Spent Fuel Pools WASHINGTON ? The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident should serve as a wake-up call to nuclear plant operators and regulators on the critical importance of measuring, maintaining, and restoring cooling in spent fuel pools during severe accidents and terrorist attacks, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This report is the second and final phase of a congressionally mandated study on what lessons can be learned from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. The report from Phase 1 of this study was released in July 2014. The Phase 2 report provides findings and recommendations for improving U.S. nuclear plant security and spent fuel storage as well as re-evaluates conclusions from previous Academies studies on spent fuel storage safety and security. more... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160520120610.htm