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Nuclear power plant safety

Book ·
OSTI ID:4080923
A report is presented whose purpose is to present, in layman's terms, objective information on nuclear reactors, their safety, and their environmental impact. The report includes a monograph entitled Power Reactor Shielding for the Layman. This is followed by chapters on the following subjects: reactor operating principles, radiation, reactor types, current status and forecast of nuclear power plants, nuclear power plant components, nuclear power plant personnel requirements, radioactive waste management, licensing and regulation of nuclear power plants, accident prevention, accident containment, and safety research. (MPG)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-016448
OSTI ID:
4080923
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English