Vacuum Test for the Tank Bottom Plate

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September 25, 2013
Tokyo Electric Power Company

We will specify the location of the opening through which bubbles are vacuumed, by applying bubbles to the
flange parts etc. and conducting suction from the lower side of the bottom plate.
On September 20, vacuum test for the tank bottom plate was conducted, and we found leak from caulking
and mortar installed around the bottom-plate (in-leak), therefore we found no bubble suction.
On September 25, after treating the accumulated water under the tank bottom plate, and re-conducting
sealing, we found the two adjacent bolts through which bubbles were vacuumed up.
We continue the investigation into leakage.
Approx. 12m

Sealing

Approx.

Suction from the

lower side of the
bottom plate
(0.03MPa)
270

Bolts where bubble

suction was found.

90

10

Bottom-plate flange parts

Bottom-plate reinforcement member

Bubbles

180

Inside

Side plate

Sealing material
Water-expandable sealing material
Water-expandable waterproof material

Outside

Bubbles are
vacuumed up
through an
opening.
Bottom plate

Bottom plate

Concrete foundation

Bubble suction was

found here.

Sealing*

Bottom plate
Concrete foundation

*We replaced caulking and mortar

with sealing of water-proof tapes

Suction from the lower side of the bottom plate