Gov't to spray resin over debris at Fukushima plant
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JAC on 3/30/2011, 9:00 am
http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/82074.html
TOKYO, March 30, Kyodo
The government plans to spray a water-soluble resin over debris at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to prevent radiation leaks from spreading further, officials said Wednesday.
An unmanned, remote-controlled vehicle will spray the solution in order to affix radioactive substances onto the debris, the officials said.
The work will begin on a trial basis on Thursday.
Within the compound, masses of debris are strewn about the plant as a result of explosions, and this is making it very difficult for plant workers to bring the crisis under control.
While frantic efforts are under way to cool reactors and remove water contaminated with high levels of radiation from facilities in the plant, the government hopes to facilitate the task by making it safe for workers to perform.
The resin is designed to prevent dirt containing radioactive substances being scattered in the wind, the officials said, adding that the operation will be carried out by Tokyo Electric Power Co., owner of the atomic power plant.
Spraying resin over the debris at the plant is a temporary measure before fundamental measures are taken to contain radioactive substances, the officials added.
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