As for the Unit5, we have been conducting the in-core inspections
(Phase 1&2) since Nov.22nd.
At around 5:40 pm today, we found that the wedge of the No.1 jet
pump* among 20 jet pumps was moved from the right position. The
wedge is fitted in from the above in order to prevent vibration of
an inlet mixer during reactor operation.
The jet pump inlet mixer never falls because it is fixed to a riser
pipe by an upper beam, and the misalignment of the wedge has never
cause no safety hazard.
The unit 5 was under the periodical inspection and out of operation
when the Earthquake occurred.
*Jet pump
A motionless-type pump without rotation parts for water circulation
inside the reactor, using water pressured by a reactor recirculation
pump
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