Japan Earthquake - Reactor to vent radioactive steam

ArticleThis is following the classic scenario for a loss of coolant accident (LOCA).  The pressure is now above design within containment.  They are keeping it there for a reason, and cannot hold it any longer.  Lots of iodine isotope coming out, folks. In Canada, with the Candu plant, we have a vacuum building for such a pur.  The steam would be sucked into this massive building, and condensed (turned back into water) by a dousing system.  The radioactive water would go out into the lake instead of the atmosphere.Looks like they are waiting for a favourable wind.

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