Japan Times Editorial Board: “Irreparable damage” from nuclear disaster — One wonders whether piping can be ok when hit by strong quake — Many questions remain unanswered after investigations
Published: July 26th, 2012 at 2:53 am ET
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Title: Obsession with a safety myth
Source: The Japan Times
Author: Editorial Board
Date: July 26, 2012
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A big question is whether the government and the power industry have really liberated themselves from the [nuclear safety] myth and have a humble attitude needed in handling nuclear technology.
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both the regulators and the power industry have not paid serious attention to the fact that once a severe accident happens at a nuclear power plant, it causes irreparable damage
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one wonders whether complex piping inside a nuclear power plant can remain undamaged when hit by a strong earthquake. The Diet-commissioned panel pointed out that when the piping suffers small fissures, measuring devices cannot detect water leaks
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The government-commissioned panel on the other hand carried out all its hearings behind closed doors and the identity of most of those questioned is hidden in the report. This method apparently made its report somewhat fuzzy. There even is a view that the panel was rather “soft” on bureaucrats.
Many questions as to the causes of the nuclear accident and facts related to it remain unanswered. It is not yet known what parts of the plant were damaged and to what extent. The government and the Diet should launch further investigations. Establishing a permanent body should be considered.
Investigation reports by the Diet-commissioned panel, the government-commissioned panel, Tepco’s committee and a private sector committee contain many differences. At the very least, thorough studies should be made to ascertain the trustworthiness of various views and explanations.
Published: July 26th, 2012 at 2:53 am ET
By ENENews
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