Sentences with phrase «if fuel rods»

If the fuel rods are no longer being cooled — as has happened at all three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant operating at the time of the earthquake — then the zirconium cladding will swell and crack, releasing the uranium fuel pellets and fission byproducts, such as radioactive cesium and iodine, among others.

If fuel rods remain uncovered, they may begin to melt, and hot, radioactive fuel can pool at the bottom of the vessel containing the reactor.

Not exact matches

Fuel rods are an interesting proposition but surely if the issue is that there will be protests why don't we go the path of least resistance and kick start the solar industry which is sustainable and could employ large numbers of unemployed or under employed.

It's not clear how this would be problematic under the Act - and ACCC Chairman, Rod Sims, noted that it would be «very unlikely to be a breach of the act», but nevertheless suggested it was a «concern if it leads to consumers paying more for fuel».

«If it explodes and the radiation from the fuel rods were to ignite, it could decimate the entire 50 - mile radius,» says Susan Van Dolsen, of Healing and Protecting Our Land Together.

«In the wake of this human catastrophe we have to ask ourselves if we are really prepared to deal with a natural disaster or a terrorist event at Indian Point or collateral issues like loss of power or inability to cool fuel rods,» Lowey said.

If the pool leaks or the cooling system breaks, as happened in Japan, the nuclear fuel rods could become exposed and release radioactive gas.

What if there were a compact, fuel - efficient hot rod that also met California's stringent clean - air standards?

If you consistently ignite the fuel a little too early, you'll blow holes in your pistons, break piston rings, break connecting rods, shatter crankshafts, blow head gaskets, etc..

Some Examples: Air filter clogged Exhaust leak plugged cat clogged fuel injector malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator clogged fuel filter malfunctioning fuel pump spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil Vacuum leak dirty throttle body malfunctioning fast idle thermo valve (similar to vacuum leak) low oil (unless there is an oil level sensor) belts gaskets seals rings low compression bearing damage (rod knock) Broken cam rocker fell / broke off broken valve spring stuck valve critical engine damage (windowed the block) wiring, fuses, relays starting system - ignition switch, starter, relay Cooling system - clogs, leaks, flow (may throw a code if you overheat) transmission clutch (es) driveshaft, differential, axles brakes suspension tires hvac lights gauges

There are several western states — just about all of them — with sufficient open space away from almost anything to store fuel rods for the next couple of thousand years, even if nuclear provided 100 % of US electric supply.

If there is no unplanned release and spent fuel rods and containment vessel is removed there is nothing of half life concern left.