JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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hsr0601
There is no question in my mind that global economy can't rise from stagnation at this level of oil prices, but the group of Corruption / Greed holds back renewable energy growth.
We continue to notice oil prices suppress and dampen economic jump-start, as we know, oil & coal businesses have taken reign of U.S Congress, just the way health insurance industry has done, As a consequence, the ongoing economic troubles seem to come down only to the other cause, specifically speaking, the financial stability (I guess it is not a root cause, but a phenomenon).
The group of corruption / Greed dislikes the righteous changes due to vast amount of subsidies and profits, nevertheless, the global economic structure might be equal to the Internet system, so I suppose the collapse of mainstreet leads to the fall of all classes.
Again, we are obligated to develop alternative energy, or the bridge to future, for both us and our lovely generations so that we, the current & future generations, can survive together.
Posted in: Japan slips back into trade deficit in October
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hsr0601
I hear ECB is hesitant to step up and ease euro debt woes because of inflation risk.
In times of recession or stagnation, however, I see the happening of it might be improbable.
For example, as we are well aware, the U.S constantly prints money, inflation has not occurred yet.
Posted in: Tokyo stocks close down 0.32%
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hsr0601
I agree that it's the only way that **E.C.B steps in **and stems break-up of euro bloc.
Posted in: Tokyo stocks close at eight-week low
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hsr0601
American nuke industry touts its safety, but maybe we should be humble before the greatest nature, and reap the benefit from the overwhelming power.
We've heard that Virginia nuclear plant shut down by quake.
Dominion spokesman Jim Norvelle said the plant was designed to withstand an earthquake of up to 6.2 in magnitude.
Based on its 5.8 magnitude rating, the quake was almost 10,000 times weaker than Japan's quake in March.
The plant, however, lost power and automatically halted operations after the quake.
While he reported no "major" damage to the facility, three diesel generators were required to kick in and keep the reactors' radioactive cores cool. A fourth diesel unit failed
Nuclear power plants can operate safely on back-up power, failure of generators was a key reason for the disaster at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi plant after a 9.0 magnitude quake and tsunami in March
God Bless !
Posted in: Rare quake rattles eastern U.S. seaboard
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hsr0601
I rest assured that there were no reports of injuries or damages.
Given this jolt, it is so good to hear that Japan at long last chooses to walk the safest, yet fastest way, the renewable energy, plus, according to a road map released July 19 by the Japanese government and TEPCO, reactors at the plant will be brought to a stable state known as cold shutdown by January at the latest.
I admire the Japanese resilience, God bless Japan !
Posted in: M6.8 quake jolts Fukushima, Miyagi prefectures
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hsr0601
From my perspective, this coming chilly winter & freezing cold water might be a turning point to get there.
Sure, before then would be much much better.
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hsr0601
Given that, waiting 3 to 4 more days from Monday before setting up the long-awaited cooling tools will be able to create more suitable working environment.
In the meantime, they might consider installing another ventilator in other reactor building, which would also offer enough time to decontaminate the reactor building.
From this quite impressive readings, I do think the submerging idea looks working especially well.
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hsr0601
Looking at the sharply decreasing trend in radiation levels, I think the crews might do well to** wait a few more days** before setting up the eagerly-awaited cooling tools.
In the meantime, they might consider installing another ventilator in other reactor building, which would also offer enough time to decontaminate the reactor building.
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hsr0601
a. Given the overwhelming volume of Donations & technological supports & fresh ideas from all around, I believe the road to recovery is wide open.
b. And I feel that the opposition party could do a great job only if it overcomes the cozy relation with nuclear industry and it is eager to go with Renewable Energy.
c. It would be better off if Japan further commits to Education, Technology, in place of banking on some specific countries.
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hsr0601
I think the huge cost cuts ignoring safety standards are redirected to politicians putting interest before safety.
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hsr0601
Personally, I favor LDP party. I feel some missing point would be that it has been conservative on energy policy.
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hsr0601
@SamuraiBlue !
I'm just one of the proponents for renewable energy, not an engineering expert, and so I have no deep knowledge of engineering, literally accept updates.
But I've never seen a hyperbole for Japanese newest innovations on the web.
Posted in: What's your stance on countries using nuclear power for their energy needs? Are there realistic alternatives and if so, what is the most efficient way to phase out nuclear power? Or is it here to stay?
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@SamuraiBlue !
" The wind doesn't always blow and the sun doesn't always shine either."
a. Sumitomo Electric Industries succeeded in developing a molten-salt battery that’s supposedly 90% cheaper to produce than lithium-ion batteries. The rechargeable battery is said to have twice the energy density of a typical lithium ion battery. Sumitomo expects the new battery to be priced at about $240 per kWh, about 10% of the price of made-in-Japan lithium-ion batteries.
b. That might be why countries are spending tens or hundreds of billions of dollars on the smart grid.
Posted in: What's your stance on countries using nuclear power for their energy needs? Are there realistic alternatives and if so, what is the most efficient way to phase out nuclear power? Or is it here to stay?
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@SamuraiBlue !
Sumitomo Electric Develops Superconductive Cable With 50% More Efficiency (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg reports that Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. has developed wiring able conduct approximately 50 percent or about 1.5x more electrical current capacity than existing superconductive cables. The company says its bismuth-based high-temperature superconductors can transmit 200 times the electrical current of copper cables when cooled with liquid nitrogen, resulting in less wiring being needed to transmit power. The technology will allow for more efficient connections with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, says Sumitomo.
Posted in: What's your stance on countries using nuclear power for their energy needs? Are there realistic alternatives and if so, what is the most efficient way to phase out nuclear power? Or is it here to stay?
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hsr0601
Connie Hedegaard, the EU climate change commissioner, said declining cost of offshore wind energy makes it genuine alternative to crisis-hit nuclear industry.
She added: "Some people tend to believe that nuclear is very, very cheap, but offshore wind is cheaper than nuclear. People should believe that this is very, very cheap."
Offshore wind energy has long been seen as an expensive way of generating power, costing about two to three times more than erecting turbines on land, but the expense is likely to come down, while the costs of nuclear energy are opaque, according to analysis by the European commission.
Also, according to a new study by two researchers at Duke University, the Holy Grail of the solar industry — reaching grid parity — may no longer be a distant dream, Solar may have already reached that point, at least when compared to nuclear power.
If you refer to the cost curve seen on the webpage, entitled "Study: Solar power is cheaper than nuclear", you might easily come to the conclusion that the nuclear power is not an option. (costs for building new nuclear power plants have ballooned, plus, they are about to become even more expensive as new designs require ever more stringent safety features.)
Posted in: What's your stance on countries using nuclear power for their energy needs? Are there realistic alternatives and if so, what is the most efficient way to phase out nuclear power? Or is it here to stay?
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hsr0601
@alladin !
a. I've never read a hyperbole about Japanese technology developments on the internet.
b. As we are all aware, the nitrogen injection is most likely to keep the hydrogen explosion away.
And there might be some options available, just in case of hot weather condition, I guess.
Posted in: TEPCO announces it will take 6-9 months to end nuclear crisis
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hsr0601
@alladin !
"the radiation levels at the plant will probably cause a lot more damage then what it is doing now"
I'd love to ask you to read again a MAINICHI webpage, headlined "Researchers develop technique to remove radioactive cesium from contaminated water".
Posted in: TEPCO announces it will take 6-9 months to end nuclear crisis
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hsr0601
I can't help but value the fresh idea to put new, twice as efficient cooling systems as the old ones outside Fukushima reactor buildings, which is the most important part of stabilization.
Posted in: TEPCO announces it will take 6-9 months to end nuclear crisis
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hsr0601
As we know, researchers have developed technology to remove radioactive cesium from contaminated water, furthermore, the cleaned water can be recycled to cool down nuclear reactors.
Given, when the removal of tainted water from the trenches, basements and then fixing the cooling capability is complete, the constantly leaking water in the basements can be recycled to cool down nuclear reactors.
I think the breakthrough technology could virtually put break on this painful nuclear crisis.
Posted in: Nuclear plants ordered to check outside power links
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hsr0601
As we are all aware, by default, every nation has pros and cons in geological nature, most of great civilizations arouse from resilient response to the seemingly insurmountable challenges.
From what I understand, that's why Japan has been at the forefront of the global economy thus far.
And shortly after the clean-up process of radioactive water is complete, the problem at the plant is expected to stabilize soon as plenty of advanced technologies available stand ready to mobilize.
There is no doubt in my mind the prepared technologies are set to win eventually, should my argument prove wrong, I'd stop posting on the web afterwards.
Posted in: M7.0 quake jolts eastern Japan; two killed