The fuel removal platform probably doesn't work because of the explosion, but unused fuel is essentially not radioactive, at least not enough that it will harm people close by.
They would need to fix or replace the fueling platform which has enough precision to fish out each fuel assembly and put it into a cask. Then they would need to replace the over head crane which can lower the cask to ground level. Not clear if they are going to build that over-building first
They are also planning to finally take a look at Unit 1, the one that melted down and blew up the day after the earthquake. The water is probably similar to unit 2 which is dry above the downcomer pipe level, and the basement is half-flooded.
TEPCO to remove unused fuel from No. 4 reactor
They would need to fix or replace the fueling platform which has enough precision to fish out each fuel assembly and put it into a cask. Then they would need to replace the over head crane which can lower the cask to ground level. Not clear if they are going to build that over-building first
They are also planning to finally take a look at Unit 1, the one that melted down and blew up the day after the earthquake. The water is probably similar to unit 2 which is dry above the downcomer pipe level, and the basement is half-flooded.
TEPCO to remove unused fuel from No. 4 reactor
The operator of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has decided to remove 2 unused fuel rods from a storage pool at the No. 4 reactor to look for damage.
This is in preparation for the removal of a large number of the 1,
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22:29 28 May
TEPCO to check interior of crippled Fukushima No. 1 reactor
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