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The overriding question of the use of nuclear power is..
How many years can a Nuke plant operate before it becomes unsafe?
The best guess is about 50 years maximum.
Why? Because the heat fatigues the metal and not even a robot
can be used inside a reactor to repair piping once the metal
begins to fatigue. The only solution then becomes to encase the whole works
inside a concrete coffin for a minimum of 4000 years.
That is what GE wont discuss. We have the South Texas Nuclear plant nearby
in Bay City Texas.. its beginning to age and may not be safe in 10 more
years.
Not to worry, Cemex of Mexico is the rising star and will supply the
materials for the coffin.
While on the subject of electric power generation.. consider the health and
fitness clubs running treadmills.. what a waste of energy to work off a few
pounds only to get in you 4 wheel drive super SUV with 10 cylinders and drive to
Chili's for a steak and potatos plus a few margaritas for a well deserved
present for lowering your future medicare costs.
Richard
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