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Not finalized on position of sidecar body. It was just lain onto the frame in this photo. Lots to do to put it into place, yet.
It is the last step of design. Using a sponge absorb water and the shape of the bowl or cup will not change.
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i) Regarding the finalization of emergency operating procedures for conditions arising beyond the design basis accidents, AERB should not have merely stated that KKNPP is provided with beyond design based accidents management and that emergency operating procedures have been prepared. AERB has also stated that these procedures are for handling situations within the plant and are not related to any off-site emergency for which separately approved emergency plans are already in place. It must be remembered that the Fukushima accident has shown to the world that they failed in finalization of emergency operating procedures for beyond design based accident conditions because they initially fixed a distance of only 20km. for the emergency planning zone for evacuating the victims and it was subsequently increased to 30km. and later on upto 40km for sheltering the victims of the nuclear accident. Further, NPCIL has admitted in responses to RTI queries, that it has no coping plans in the event of a Level 7 nuclear event because such an event is not envisaged. It is common knowledge that disasters do not make concessions based on what a nuclear plant is designed for. This recommendation is a crucial precondition to commissioning the reactor. .
ii) The view of AERB that the approved off-site emergency plans will provide public safety is completely wrong because AERB provided for an emergency planning zone extending upto 16km from the reactor location while the standards prescribed by IAEA states that the EPZ of 25km (Annexure C). The NDMA of India insists that nuclear plants in India shall adopt these international standards to ensure safety. .
iii) Hence AERB and NPCIL should not play with the lives of the people by promoting plants that not only gradually ruin public health, fisheries wealth, agriculture and the national economy. In fact Japan is planning to pay compensation amounting to about Rs.4 lakh crores to the victims Fukushima Nuclear Plant disaster for the present. If Kudankulam nuclear reactor is subjected to a similar accident due to external threats like terrorist, bombing of the reactor by missiles, the destruction of nuclear reactors at Kudankulam is likely. Even the cyclones can disrupt the power systems with the result that the recent hurricane that hit East coast of United States during November 2012 resulted in temporary closing of several nuclear plants in that area. .
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The 5th recommendation deals with finalization of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) for beyond design basis accidents. NPCIL replied that EOP for some post irradiation examinations (PIE) have been made and the remaining are in progress as a short-term measure. Emergency preparedness plans require prediction of radioactive plumes due to accidental releases by modeling, and the estimation of number people in those pathways needing evacuation, resettlement or shelter and/or administration of iodine tablets. .
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The 6th recommendation pertaining to assessment of the primary containment for ultimate load bearing capacity must be confirmed because the task force committee consisting of several nuclear safety experts made this strong recommendation only after realizing that there is an existing deficiency in the matter. .
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The 8th recommendation for ensuring that the highly radioactive water used for cooling the core catcher vessel under beyond the design basis accident shall be contained inside the primary containment cannot be brushed aside by the NPCIL and the AERB. Taking a relaxed view on this recommendation would pave the way for disastrous release of highly radioactive emissions outside the containment structures. .
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With support from KFW, UNICEF has finalized the construction and installation of state-of-the-art medical equipment at Bacadweyn Hospital which has now been handed over to the Puntland Ministry of Health. UNICEF is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure in Somalia.
“With the construction of this ultra-modern hospital, families will now be provided quality healthcare. The standard of service and the equipment are of international standards." Dr. Khadija, UNICEF Health Manager.
"This modern hospital takes the region’s medical care a notch higher by offering a full spectrum of specialized services. As a ministry, we are committed to maintaining this facility & providing dignified health care." H.E. Abdinasir Yusuf, Vice Minister, Puntland Ministry of Health.