In reply to Terry Blanton's message of Fri, 13 May 2011 09:04:51 -0400: Hi, [snip] >I wonder what color they will be?
I wonder how long it will be before they catch on fire and burn up. ;) > >http://www.myfoxny.com/dpps/news/japan-nuclear-reactors-giant-tents-dpgonc-20110513-fc_13185892 > >Japan to Cover Damaged Nuclear Reactors with Giant Tents >Updated: Friday, 13 May 2011, 8:07 AM EDT >Published : Friday, 13 May 2011, 8:07 AM EDT > >(Dow Jones) - Giant polyester covers will soon be placed around the >damaged reactor buildings at Japan's Fukushima nuclear complex to help >contain the release of radioactive substances into the atmosphere, the >plant operator said Friday. > >Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) will install the first cover at the >No. 1 reactor, the focus of recent stabilization efforts, starting >next month. > >Workers will erect a steel framework and place a giant polyester >tent-like cover around the reactor building. Similar covers will be >placed around units No. 3 and 4. The work is expected to be completed >by the end of the year. > ><more> Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html
