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Old 22-12-2016, 18:05
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One thing they didn't explain was how they are going to be able to maintain the crane, given that it will be above the exposed core and extremely dangerous.
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Old 22-12-2016, 18:23
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Hugely impressive but you have to hope the expertise gained in doing this will never need to be employed again.

Some cool drone footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QBxxudztgA
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Old 22-12-2016, 18:26
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One thing they didn't explain was how they are going to be able to maintain the crane, given that it will be above the exposed core and extremely dangerous.
I imagine that the repair of the cranes could be done quickly so that radiation exposure could be kept within safe limits. Much more likely to swap units rather than attempt an in-situ repair.
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Old 22-12-2016, 18:34
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Wouldn't fancy working there, funnily enough.
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Old 23-12-2016, 04:48
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Old 23-12-2016, 10:43
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Although it doesn't explain how they make repairs to the cranes and other equipment as I doubt they will last 100 years.
Also how and who's gonna change all the light bulbs inside ?

Brother in law went near there on one of those tours a week before this slid into place.
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Old 23-12-2016, 12:16
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Also how and who's gonna change all the light bulbs inside ?
Yeah good point, and what do they do with the radioactive expired bulbs? Do they get stored underground with other contaminated stuff?
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Old 23-12-2016, 12:48
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Just watched this earlier today. In short, an absolute masterpiece of engineering and design. Just incredible and every person who worked on that has every right to be proud of themselves. What a story to tell the grand kids!!

Apart from how H&S has moved on since the 80's it was interesting to see just how much more advanced engineering has become, just in that time gap alone. Yet even something as crude and simple as a chunk of barbed wire brought it to an unexpected stop! Nothing they couldn't overcome thankfully.

Another thing i noticed, whilst this was an international effort with people from many countries, all the non-British spoke excellent English.

This has been another brilliant documentary from BBC4 and definitely one i've saved for my 'library' collection!
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Old 23-12-2016, 12:51
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Ahhh missed it but will look for it on Iplayer.

Did they discuss in detail the demolition process using the cranes/lifting gear?
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Old 23-12-2016, 17:37
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Ahhh missed it but will look for it on Iplayer.

Did they discuss in detail the demolition process using the cranes/lifting gear?
It's not being totally demolished, they can't do that for obvious reasons as there are still some areas which are highly dangerous. The entire new structure has been designed to cover the original concrete Sarcophagus. They spoke with someone who had worked on erecting that and he explained it was crudely built in a hurry using no tie bars or bolts so only had a lifespan of 30 years. The new cover which is vast, has a lifespan of 100 years. But once covered it doesn't stop there and when you view the documentary you will see what they are doing. It really is an amazing feat of technology and engineering.

Here is the iplayer link; http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...byls-mega-tomb
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Old 23-12-2016, 19:38
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It's not being totally demolished, they can't do that for obvious reasons as there are still some areas which are highly dangerous. The entire new structure has been designed to cover the original concrete Sarcophagus. They spoke with someone who had worked on erecting that and he explained it was crudely built in a hurry using no tie bars or bolts so only had a lifespan of 30 years. The new cover which is vast, has a lifespan of 100 years. But once covered it doesn't stop there and when you view the documentary you will see what they are doing. It really is an amazing feat of technology and engineering.

Here is the iplayer link; http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...byls-mega-tomb
You know, you haven't actually answered the question.
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Old 23-12-2016, 21:39
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You know, you haven't actually answered the question.
The poster intends to view so why on earth spoil it for him/her?
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Old 24-12-2016, 09:03
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Ahhh missed it but will look for it on Iplayer.

Did they discuss in detail the demolition process using the cranes/lifting gear?
They mention it, but not in detail.
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Old 24-12-2016, 09:25
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One wonders, that as a lot of nations have "chipped in" to pay for this, how much would the Russians have contributed if it had occurred in the USA?
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Old 24-12-2016, 10:45
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One wonders, that as a lot of nations have "chipped in" to pay for this, how much would the Russians have contributed if it had occurred in the USA?
Pripyat is actually in Ukraine though the incident occurred when Ukraine was part of the USSR. Western Ukraine is generally west-facing and pro-EU so international co-operation from the west has a political dimension as well as being self-serving to avoid further radiation reaching Western Europe.
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Old 24-12-2016, 11:38
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Pripyat is actually in Ukraine though the incident occurred when Ukraine was part of the USSR. Western Ukraine is generally west-facing and pro-EU so international co-operation from the west has a political dimension as well as being self-serving to avoid further radiation reaching Western Europe.
That response doesn't in any way address the question, does it?
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Old 24-12-2016, 12:27
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That response doesn't in any way address the question, does it?
It looked like a rhetorical question to me.
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Old 24-12-2016, 13:06
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It looked like a rhetorical question to me.
Same here.
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Old 24-12-2016, 15:08
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It looked like a rhetorical question to me.
A rhetorical question, doesn't need an answer.

You know, you haven't actually answered the question.
Sure that wasn't also a rhetorical question?


My comment was quoted and an answer posted. But not one that you could call appropriate.

No further response from the same poster was made, that hasn't bothered me.

Let's all move on shall we?
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