Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Vogtle vessel in the news


9:10 AM (12 minutes ago)

to ANS
Slight mishap with one of the reactor vessels bound for Vogtle:
 
 
For those unfamiliar with the Schnabel, here is a great view of it:
 
 
Finally, a bit of perspective on how often the US Schnabel car is used:
 
 
I present this here primarily for interest, but also in case it begins to get traction in anti-nuclear media.
 
I have seen old press photos showing the vessel and one of the other tanks destined for the Hallam Nuclear Power Facility which had broken free from their supports on a large road vehicle and rolled part way down a hillside.  Seeing the first article brought those to mind.
 
Will Davis
 
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