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The residual heat removal system is a critical safety component in nuclear reactors, designed to remove decay heat after reactor shutdown. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover incidents such as pump failures in the Fukushima Daiichi plant's cooling system, where seawater pumps in the residual heat removal system broke down, requiring backup installation to prevent overheating. These threads highlight the system's role in maintaining reactor safety during emergencies, including earthquake and tsunami aftermath. While the tag appears in technical contexts, it is not directly related to Windows, Microsoft, or general IT topics. The content focuses on nuclear engineering and power plant operations.
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    Pump failure nearly brings No. 5 to a boil

    The seawater pump in the cooling system for the Fukushima power plant's No. 5 reactor broke down Saturday evening, prompting repair crews to install a backup pump 15 hours later on Sunday afternoon, Tokyo Electric Power Co. said. Tepco discovered the pump had stopped at 9 p.m. Saturday but...
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