Oh bullshit – nothing got out of TMI, the containment worked perfectly.
For the most part it worked very well. These guys wouldn’t use the word ‘perfectly’ though;
https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/three-mile-island-accident.aspx
The American approach to reactor design and containment worked well, as shown by the investigations in the aftermath of Three Mile Island. It continues to work well. By comparison, Chernobyl.
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DukeOfURL Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh bullshit – nothing got out of TMI, the containment worked perfectly.
LJZ Premium Member over 3 years ago
For the most part it worked very well. These guys wouldn’t use the word ‘perfectly’ though;
https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/three-mile-island-accident.aspx
6.6TA over 3 years ago
The American approach to reactor design and containment worked well, as shown by the investigations in the aftermath of Three Mile Island. It continues to work well. By comparison, Chernobyl.