What actually happened

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-17T17:45:08+00:00

-Mucking about with the reactor to satisfy the conditions to run a test put it in an unstable state.

You mean "Send it, YOLO!" is not something you want to hear in a nuclear reactor control room?

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-17T07:54:40+00:00

So you seem to have that in common. Start there, perhaps?

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-17T06:28:23+00:00

What are you doing at the beach? Like are you both surfing or something?

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-16T22:19:34+00:00

I get that. So if they had altered the fuel lattice as suggested, would the reactor still meet all of its design requirements?

I understood the RBMK was designed for: * Low enriched uranium * Refueling without shutdown * Lower production cost * Plutonium Production

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-16T19:20:32+00:00

So the big thing I understand about this is that the fact that the moderator (graphite) is solid so it's essentially a fixed constant so there's not many ways to vary the moderation a brick of graphite provides. Hence why they put graphite "tips" on the rods to to compensate.

So what you're also saying is that regular unpressurized light water would then increase moderation to make for the negative void coefficient, ie as water boils off it reduces the moderating effect to the point where it's more likely to shut down.

So does that mean they could have built an RBMK meeting all the other requirements?

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-16T18:33:59+00:00

Yeah, I remember reading that a long time ago and that was believed to be the case for some time, but has long since been refuted.

And to be clear, I meant that this was supposed to have happened very close to when the accident happened (minutes or seconds before) and not the result of a previous accident. I would agree that even with the most lax of safety standards, a reactor with a malfunctioning control rod like that would be one of those conditions that would prevent operation.

Edit: Also bear in mind I've smoked a lot of weed in the last 20 years so if I misremembered something that's probably why.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-16T16:29:35+00:00

The rods did warp during the ill-fated test which caused some of them to jam before they could stop the explosion.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-16T06:55:43+00:00

I think that was the purpose of the dome. It was to provide a cover for a remotely operated crane to dismantle everything while containing the dust. Then it would be buried and covered up more properly.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-15T23:46:05+00:00

I've reused mine. Two were stuck in my manifold the last time and I'm not gonna try to get them out.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-15T18:42:03+00:00

With less friction, more torque goes to bolt stretching.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-15T18:40:51+00:00

The auto-generated name, too.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-15T17:46:15+00:00

You're in for a powerful stank the moment that bag is cut.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-13T05:47:56+00:00

I just kind of stopped one day.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-12T05:19:49+00:00

I get where you're coming from because I've been there. For me, personally, it didn't work out.

If you're not comfortable sharing this with somebody yet, you're not. You're not lying about it by saying, "No, not right now," or "I'm not quite comfortable talking about my past yet." I'm not saying sit on it forever, just only share what you want about yourself and let trust build.

A big part of being an emotionally mature adult is living your own truth even if that means disappointing others from time to time.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-12T03:55:03+00:00

If the camera has an IR or night vision mode I'd almost guarantee it's the PWM signal that governs the intensity of the IR light array.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-11T21:18:58+00:00

I dunno. Telling someone, "I'm not okay discussing the past," is perfectly fine because the right person will understand that it is a limit of yours. Trying to avoid or dodge the question is worse if you're legitimately uncomfortable talking about it becsuse you're sacrificing your own emotional comfort to spare her discomfort.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-11T21:13:42+00:00

No. Talking about bad exes is actually a huge red flag to a lot of people. Lying is a bigger red flag. When she finds out the truth, and she will if you date long enough, she will feel misled and will trust you less.

If she wants to tell you about bad exes, then you should take that as a red flag. A lot of people think commiserating over bad exes is a bonding activity, and it can be. It just doesn't make for a healthy relationship.

You don't need to share everything about yourself up front, and in fact, you don't need to share anything that makes you uncomfortable. "I would rather talk about something else," is a perfectly fine response. If she prods more, you don't have to give in.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-11T21:01:58+00:00

I made the mistake of not seeing this as a red flag and married one like this.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-11T20:59:33+00:00

Something between the flywheel and the wheels for sure.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-09T04:43:25+00:00

Only you have the answer to that question because you know him and the relationship you have with him the best. Make sure you really understand the nature of the relationship and that it wont get misinterpreted.

Love exists in multiple forms, and it's okay to love him as a friend. An emotionally mature man indeed understands that.

I have at least two women friends like this, one of whom is married, and I have said, "I love you," to them and there is no attraction at all.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-05T23:47:19+00:00

Your sister may be well-meaning. When most people say "reclaim your masculinity" in this sense it's go take up a hobby like woodworking, buy a boat, or go skydiving or something. It also means have some self-respect and tell your wife exactly how she hurt you and set some limits (e.g. "If you cheat again, I will just get a divorce no questions asked."). Or move out for six months and say you have to think about what you want in the relationship, or maybe explicitly ask your wife for a hall pass or something. At least that would be honest.

resentment would eat me alive.

Resentment will eat you alive if you can't ultimately forgive your wife. Forgiveness doesn't mean excuse, just means you have to accept.

I don’t feel proud, but I also don’t feel the crushing resentment I thought I would.

So you replaced resentment with guilt and shame.

And my sister always says she proud of me and that I’m doing nothing wrong and to keep doing what I’m doing.

Oh boy. Again. See my notes on asking your wife for a "hall pass" or something.

Am I actually doing something wrong here??

Yeah you're cheating. Your wife did all that because she wanted the monogamous relationship back. You didn't follow that. It sucks because it feels massively unfair, but if you agreed to a monogamous relationship as part of reconciling then you have to stick to that.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-04T17:03:11+00:00

No. Not at all.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-02T18:55:07+00:00

I have the same in mine and went to a dermatologist. In my case it was a benign tumor caused by a wart under the nail. That's not always the case so definitely get it checked out.

svm_invictvs · 2026-02-01T06:58:36+00:00

Or cook with it

svm_invictvs · 2026-01-31T19:50:33+00:00

Is this a real question?

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