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Re: Electricity costs

Rick Tarara wrote:

I was under the impression (seems to me from a friend who was in the
industry) that containment buildings are designed to survive the impact of
a
commercial jet. Anyone know for sure?

I don't "know for sure". However, I seem to recall that local papers and TV
mentioned that nuclear power plants are designed to withstand the impact of
a "small" airplane. A fully fueled, transcontinental jet, as used on 9/11,
would be cause for definite concern. The National Guard was taking no
chances.

Don Polvani
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD