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Sir Krustin · 05-31-2006, 07:27 AM

Chernobyl used a reactor design that was obsolete when it was built, and even more so when the accident happened. As someone else already mentioned, current designs cannot fail like chernobyl did.

The CANDU, for example, uses the coolant fluid as a moderator - so if the coolant level is low, the reactor cannot operate.

05-31-2006, 07:27 AM	#9
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	Chernobyl used a reactor design that was obsolete when it was built, and even more so when the accident happened. As someone else already mentioned, current designs cannot fail like chernobyl did. The CANDU, for example, uses the coolant fluid as a moderator - so if the coolant level is low, the reactor cannot operate. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>