The radionuclides that generate more heat than can be passively removed in older designs are also the ones with half-lives of less than a day.
The operators don't need diesel forever, even two days is likely enough to prevent meltdown.
The radionuclides that generate more heat than can be passively removed in older designs are also the ones with half-lives of less than a day.
The operators don't need diesel forever, even two days is likely enough to prevent meltdown.
That's good news!
Though I'd say that 2 days still sounds problematic in a widespread grid down situation. I think most local stockpiles account for that. (I hope)