Reply #223: Smoke apeared and disappeared at another nuclear facility

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Smoke apeared and disappeared at another nuclear facility http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/82065.html

One problem with using multiple diesel generator sets is that the sine waves must be synchronized before and while they are connected to a common buss. "Single phasing" a control panel (if that is what happened) could be a very bad thing depending on which panel it was. I read on the all things nuclear site that the pneumatic compressors which inflate the spent fuel cooling pool gate seals are on a separate circuit.

"Calling the local fire department for help" was the part that caught my eye. Hopefully, it was not serious and calling the fire department was sop.

This particular facility is about 10km from the Fukushima plant that has attracted the worlds attention.