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Originally Posted by Frame57
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Originally Posted by Kapt Z
Great video! 
Any idea what the steam cloud from the sail(especially on day 2) was? From all the wash at the stern I assume they were checking the screw and the steam cloud seemed to appear at the same time.  |
The steam cloud is the exhaust from the Diesel engine. They were either testing it out or providing additional electrical power during this evolution. |
Ok. That makes sense.
Do they use the diesel for anything other than auxillary power if the reactor is down? I assume you would have to be on the surface to vent the exhaust so it would be for a really extreme situation?