Fukushima I nuclear accident, March 11, 2011 What happened, why and a better design
Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant Boiling Water reactor Second most common reactor type
Boiling Water Reactor
What Happened and Why Earthquake, magnitude Tsunami, flooded the plant No power to the plant
Radioactive Contamination Measured as far away as 20 kilometres. Varying levels inside and around plant.
A New Reactor Design, Pebble Bed Reactors. Fuel contained in tennis ball sized pebbles Passive safety
References clear_accidents clear_accidents Albert Koster (29 May 2009). "Pebble Bed Reactor - Safety in perspective". Nuclear Engineering International."Pebble Bed Reactor - Safety in perspective"