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2018年10月29日更新
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Progress of decommissioning at the nuclear power stations
Fukushima Prefecture's efforts towards decommissioning
"~Fukushima Today~Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalization in Fukushima Prefecture"
What is decommissioning?
- Reactor decommissioning refers to the dismantling and removal of nuclear reactors.
- Process: Extraction of nuclear fuel -> Extraction of fuel melted down in the nuclear reactors -> dismantling
- Period: It separates into three stages and is supposed to take 30-40 years to complete.
Link to Fukushima Daiichi Decommissioning Project (TEPCO)
Current situation of reactors
Reactor temperature
・Reactor temperature is stable at below 50℃ > Real time data (TEPCO Website)
Amount of radioactive substances
- Concentrations of radioactive substances are being monitored and no signs of recriticality have been observed