I'm going to try to get in some proper translation practise. As such I'll be posting draft translations of articles from Japan Research and Analysis through Internet Information (aka DandoWeb ).
With permission of course.
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Nuclear Power: How Electricity companies and the administration stray from common sense.
Kansai Electric Power Co. demoted company president Yosaku Fuji in
response to the question of responsibility for the Mihama power
plant accident last year where 11 people died. However Yoshihisa Akiyama,
chairman of Kansai Electric, having continued in that
postion for a year (since the accident) is rumoured to be a possible
successor for Fuji when he steps down in June next year.
Meanwhile in the Hamaoka power plant lawsuit (well known for its
Earthquake-Nuclear-disaster scenario) Shizuoka District court
ordered pretty much a full disclosure of the earthquake resistance
calculations relating to the nuclear reactor containment vessel
as sought by the prosecutor. Hiding the values using the reason of
commercial secrecy, as has been the case up to now, was not
allowed and they were requisitioned in the public interest. Both are good
examples of how the world of electricity generation is still at odds with
everyday thinking.
In The Engineer's Eye, "Mihama accident final report presented". Kansai Electric's negligence is described as
"Changes made to the plumbing were not reproduced in the blueprints, the
maintenance management neglecting their duties."
"Even though the plumbing was judged to have a lifetime of under one year
technological standards were interpreted on an individual basis and repairs
neglected."
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries'
"The huge job of recording the list of tests was entrusted to a single
employee, inviting mistakes."
"Even though he noticed that passages had been lost from the list of tests,
neglected to report this to Kansai Electric."
That it is proposed to have a third party checking system established shows
in practise that the administration is not trusted.
Elderly Indiscretions, "Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, that really good
enough?"
It is most likely a valid question. "Isn't The Nuclear and Industrial Safety
Agency an organisation concerned with the safety system for the citizens,
the country and companies all together?" "It is unsatisfactory that as
companies are not upholding standards of the country then it is taken that
the country has no responsibility and all falls on the companies' back. It is
also necessary to pursue why this sort of phenomenon is occurring." Passing
off the matter as not the responsibility of the administration serves to
increase suspicion.
Apparently one of those on the prosecution side, Rose and Sun-bathing Cat
writes of his confidence in the court.
"Earthquakes and Electricity Generation - Full Disclosure Order to Chubu
Electric Power Inc. in Shizuoka trial"
With the data release, it becomes possible for a third party specialist to
verify the earthquake resistance of the reactor room, surrounding equipment
etc with respect to an Earthquake in the ocean East of Japan. That is of
enormous value, and at the same time the recognition of the safety of
nuclear power generation by the court is can be said to be equally important
to our position. It's a very reassuring development. Chubu Electric Power
Inc. might put up resistance, but verification not entrusted to the electric
companies allows proper debate for the first time. It has been announced
that Hamaoka Power Plant is to be reinforced against earthquake but
verification is required to determine if it sufficies. If you consider the
urgency of the ocean Earthquake scenario haste is in order.
What is being carried out in the Tokyo Electric educational tours of power
plants? There's someone who participated, wanting to see inside a power
plant, and reported back. "A field trip to Kashiwazaki Kariwa Electric Power
Plant" The 'T' Family Diary When I actually went, thanks to anti-terrorism measures and such we just
circled round the buildings in a bus like in a safari park. To tell the truth it
wasn't very interesting, but it's worth mentioning that for a participation fee
of 8,000 yen the meals and hotel were luxurious. I was surprised that those
taking the tour were mostly there for the second, third, whatever time. In
addition to the luxury accommodation and meals there was a seafood
souvenir of a crab in a box. It's worth recording as an example of an
average person's view of the real thing.
It's difficult debating around nuclear industry issues, in the young generation
there's a tendency to cry "lame!" and ignore it. Although protest groups
revolving around nuclear power are aging we still might expect new
developments if the number of people on the web who are enthusiastic for
keeping an eye on local facilities increase.
With permission of course.
If you're interested please check against the original article and post any comments / corrections.
Nuclear Power: How Electricity companies and the administration stray from common sense.
Kansai Electric Power Co. demoted company president Yosaku Fuji in
response to the question of responsibility for the Mihama power
plant accident last year where 11 people died. However Yoshihisa Akiyama,
chairman of Kansai Electric, having continued in that
postion for a year (since the accident) is rumoured to be a possible
successor for Fuji when he steps down in June next year.
Meanwhile in the Hamaoka power plant lawsuit (well known for its
Earthquake-Nuclear-disaster scenario) Shizuoka District court
ordered pretty much a full disclosure of the earthquake resistance
calculations relating to the nuclear reactor containment vessel
as sought by the prosecutor. Hiding the values using the reason of
commercial secrecy, as has been the case up to now, was not
allowed and they were requisitioned in the public interest. Both are good
examples of how the world of electricity generation is still at odds with
everyday thinking.
In The Engineer's Eye, "Mihama accident final report presented". Kansai Electric's negligence is described as
"Changes made to the plumbing were not reproduced in the blueprints, the
maintenance management neglecting their duties."
"Even though the plumbing was judged to have a lifetime of under one year
technological standards were interpreted on an individual basis and repairs
neglected."
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries'
"The huge job of recording the list of tests was entrusted to a single
employee, inviting mistakes."
"Even though he noticed that passages had been lost from the list of tests,
neglected to report this to Kansai Electric."
That it is proposed to have a third party checking system established shows
in practise that the administration is not trusted.
Elderly Indiscretions, "Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, that really good
enough?"
It is most likely a valid question. "Isn't The Nuclear and Industrial Safety
Agency an organisation concerned with the safety system for the citizens,
the country and companies all together?" "It is unsatisfactory that as
companies are not upholding standards of the country then it is taken that
the country has no responsibility and all falls on the companies' back. It is
also necessary to pursue why this sort of phenomenon is occurring." Passing
off the matter as not the responsibility of the administration serves to
increase suspicion.
Apparently one of those on the prosecution side, Rose and Sun-bathing Cat
writes of his confidence in the court.
"Earthquakes and Electricity Generation - Full Disclosure Order to Chubu
Electric Power Inc. in Shizuoka trial"
With the data release, it becomes possible for a third party specialist to
verify the earthquake resistance of the reactor room, surrounding equipment
etc with respect to an Earthquake in the ocean East of Japan. That is of
enormous value, and at the same time the recognition of the safety of
nuclear power generation by the court is can be said to be equally important
to our position. It's a very reassuring development. Chubu Electric Power
Inc. might put up resistance, but verification not entrusted to the electric
companies allows proper debate for the first time. It has been announced
that Hamaoka Power Plant is to be reinforced against earthquake but
verification is required to determine if it sufficies. If you consider the
urgency of the ocean Earthquake scenario haste is in order.
What is being carried out in the Tokyo Electric educational tours of power
plants? There's someone who participated, wanting to see inside a power
plant, and reported back. "A field trip to Kashiwazaki Kariwa Electric Power
Plant" The 'T' Family Diary When I actually went, thanks to anti-terrorism measures and such we just
circled round the buildings in a bus like in a safari park. To tell the truth it
wasn't very interesting, but it's worth mentioning that for a participation fee
of 8,000 yen the meals and hotel were luxurious. I was surprised that those
taking the tour were mostly there for the second, third, whatever time. In
addition to the luxury accommodation and meals there was a seafood
souvenir of a crab in a box. It's worth recording as an example of an
average person's view of the real thing.
It's difficult debating around nuclear industry issues, in the young generation
there's a tendency to cry "lame!" and ignore it. Although protest groups
revolving around nuclear power are aging we still might expect new
developments if the number of people on the web who are enthusiastic for
keeping an eye on local facilities increase.
