Chernobyl: What really happened

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Technology Review; (USA)

OSTI ID:5432219

Sweet, W ^[1]

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1. Atomic Energy, Proliferation and Arms Race (US)

The author conducted interviews with Western analysts to reach a consensus view of the accident in 1986 at Chernobyl. This view is illustrated in this article. The Chernobyl RBMK reactor is described, as are the events surrounding the accident. Post-accident safety measures taken by the U.S.S.R. are discussed and critiques. Implications of the Chernobyl accident on RBMK reactor safety and on Soviet nuclear energy management capabilities are also addressed.

• OSTI ID: 5432219
• Journal Information: Technology Review; (USA), Vol. 92:5; ISSN 0040-1692
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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