This is certainly evidence of how seriously the United States is taking the nuclear crisis in Japan.
James Pilant
Massive pumps departing U.S. for Japan nuclear plant, By Vivian Kuo, April 8, 2011 Atlanta (CNN) — Two of the world’s largest concrete pumps will depart the United States later this week as part of the effort to resolve the crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, officials said. Each pump weighs 190,000 pounds and has a boom reach of over 227 feet, and can pump water and concrete at massive rates. They will be loaded aboard enor … Read More
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It is good news the BIG pump headed over that way. Unfortunately the piece of equipement will likely be way to “hot” to bring back to use in the U.S.
There is not much good that can come from an accident such as this. Just limiting the damage done and trying to learn from the situation.
There is likely a lot to be learned from this and the knowledge gained can be used in future situations. Dave
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I am pleased to hear from the man himself. Feel free to contact me anytime. Those machines are man made wonders and I was delighted to talk about them. James Pilant
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