USS Miami fire

[Bubblehead Nuke]

Originally Posted by Catfish

Of course the bow is far enough away from the reactor. And a reactor is always operating and has to be cooled, even with all rods in.

They have to make constant statements that the plant is safe due to the general ignorance of the public at large.

Let me set your mind at rest: After 2 months of shutdown, and the plant conditions required to drydock a boat, they can turn the pumps OFF without fear of any core damage. Natural circulation will handle any residual decay heat in the plant easily.

Heck, they probably have to turn the pumps ON to put heat INTO the plant to keep it from getting too cold.

The reactor is safe. Absolutely positive of that.

Before you ask, I was qualified to operate the same S6G plant they have. I know that plant and the operating procedures well.