Category Archives: San Onofre

Summary of Talks on “How Safe is Nuclear Power: Implications for San Onofre”

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dennis SILVERMAN

I will present here a short summary of the talks at the luncheon of The Newkirk Center for Science and Society at UC Irvine on October 16, 2012 on the topic “How Safe is Nuclear Power:  Implications for San Onofre”. … Continue reading →

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Southern California Energy Outlook for the Summer of 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dennis SILVERMAN

I watched the Irvine City Council meeting on Channel 30 last night, which featured the reports of the Cal ISO and SC Edison on plans for summer electricity, should San Onofre reactors not be available.  One additional complication was noting … Continue reading →

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San Onofre Nuclear Plant Safety Talk

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Last night I went to the talk on SONGS nuclear safety by Caroline McAndrews, M.A., an engineer and director of License Renewal for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, and Japan earthquake response manager.  It will be on YouTube in the … Continue reading →

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An Approach to Calculating Risk for Nuclear Reactors in Earthquake Zones

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Dennis SILVERMAN

This is a rather naive approach to calculating risk for putting nuclear reactors in earthquake zones.  I should of course have looked up an official approach, and become an earthquake scientist and statistician.  I assume such reports will be forthcoming … Continue reading →

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Being Real About Los Angeles Earthquake Risks

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Dennis SILVERMAN

There has been recent justified concern about the earthquake safety of the San Onofre nuclear site.  The tidal wave risk looks already treated, since the site is guarded by a thirty foot beach and seawall height.  Nevertheless, the whole failure mode should … Continue reading →

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