Soon, if all goes according to plan, the second reactor at Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant will begin supplying electricity to the US grid. TVA is trying to bring the new reactor up to full capacity for the first time this summer. The unit is undergoing a series of power ascension tests as part of the startup process.
Construction on the reactor in Spring City, Tennessee, has proceeded in fits and starts since the project began in 1973. Due to safety concerns and fluctuating demand, it’s the first new plant to come online in the US since the first Watts Bar reactor was completed 20 years ago. FULL STORY
America's Newest Nuclear Plant: 43 Years To Fruition
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America's Newest Nuclear Plant: 43 Years To Fruition
A mind should not be so open that the brains fall out; however, it should not be so closed that whatever gray matter which does reside may not be reached. ART BELL
Everything Woke turns to -Donald Trump
Everything Woke turns to -Donald Trump
Re: America's Newest Nuclear Plant: 43 Years To Fruition
Here in New England, we're closing down nuclear power generating plants. operators simply cannot be trusted to maintain them safely. The unit over in Plymouth, Mass is built (lie Fukashima) close to the ocean, bringing in concerns with nuclear pollution being carried by the Gulf Stream over to the Canadian Maritimes, Greenland, Iceland on on to Europe.
In theory, nuclear sounds nice. In practice, it leaves a LOT to be desired........
In theory, nuclear sounds nice. In practice, it leaves a LOT to be desired........
There you go man, keep as cool as you can. Face piles and piles of trials with smiles. It riles them to believe that you perceive the web they weave. And keep on thinking free. (Moody Blues)
Meanwhile, Across The Atlantic
Appeal For New UK Nuclear Plant Go-Ahead
The boss of the energy company hoping to build a new nuclear power station accuses critics of "overlooking the positive impact" of the scheme.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37207476
The boss of the energy company hoping to build a new nuclear power station accuses critics of "overlooking the positive impact" of the scheme.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37207476
A mind should not be so open that the brains fall out; however, it should not be so closed that whatever gray matter which does reside may not be reached. ART BELL
Everything Woke turns to -Donald Trump
Everything Woke turns to -Donald Trump