Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2011.
TEPCO Injects Nitrogen Into Reactors, Prepares for “Cold Shutdown Condition”
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- Tokyo Electric Power Co. has begun injecting nitrogen into the pressure vessels of Fukushima Daiichi reactors 1 through 3. The action will reduce any buildup of hydrogen in the reactors as TEPCO prepares to announce, as early as next week, its achievement of what the company calls a “cold shutdown condition.” A new “Ask the Expert” post explains how…
