On 12/08/2019 19:20, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 12/08/2019 15:14, Robin wrote:
On 12/08/2019 14:41, Andy Burns wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

how would you translate eggs and basket in this case?

e.g Hinkley C would count as two 1630MW eggs in one basket.

Quite.

There is a possible argument that replicating the /same/ nuclear power
station would be "one basket" because of the risk of a fatal design
flaw emerging.Â* C.f. lack of genetic diversity in e.g. bananas.Â* At
present though...chance would be a fine thing?



What is te risk that a fatal design flaw would result in both sides
being shut down within minutes?
None

I had in mind a flaw that required all Model X reactors to be shut down
without delay for inspection (c.f. Boeing's current little
difficulties). Probability very small indeed but with a massive impact
if X is all we've got.



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