Environmental Consequences of the Chernobyl Accident and Their Remediation

Environmental Consequences of the Chernobyl Accident and Their Remediation
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789201147059

The explosion on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the consequent reactor fire resulted in an unprecedented release of radioactive material from a nuclear reactor and adverse consequences for the public and the environment. Although the accident occurred nearly two decades ago, controversy still surrounds the real impact of the disaster. Therefore the IAEA, in cooperation with other UN bodies, the World Bank, as well as the competent authorities of Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, established the Chernobyl Forum in 2003. The mission of the Forum was to generate 'authoritative consensual statements' on the environmental consequences and health effects attributable to radiation exposure arising from the accident as well as to provide advice on environmental remediation and special health care programmes, and to suggest areas in which further research is required. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the Chernobyl Forum concerning the environmental effects of the Chernobyl accident.

The Chernobyl Accident

The Chernobyl Accident
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1992
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The INIS Reference Series defines the rules, standards, formats, codes and authority lists on which the International Nuclear Information System is based. Over the years most manuals have been revised or merged, and further revisions will be issued in the future. The series consists of 10 current manuals, all of which are available in print, on microfiche and many in electronic form, as described below. The Thesaurus gives the Spanish translation of the controlled vocabulary to be used by INIS members to index the literature they report to INIS. This authority ensures consistent subject indexing. Revision 32 of the Spanish version contains 19 422 accepted terms (descriptors) and 6065 forbidden terms (non-descriptors). The terms are listed alphabetically in Spanish, followed by the English equivalent, and with each alphabetic entry a 'word block' containing all the terms associated with that particular entry is displayed.

The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
Author: Reinhard Haas
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3658259876

This open access book discusses the eroding economics of nuclear power for electricity generation as well as technical, legal, and political acceptance issues. The use of nuclear power for electricity generation is still a heavily disputed issue. Aside from technical risks, safety issues, and the unsolved problem of nuclear waste disposal, the economic performance is currently a major barrier. In recent years, the costs have skyrocketed especially in the European countries and North America. At the same time, the costs of alternatives such as photovoltaics and wind power have significantly decreased.

The Radiological Accident in Soreq

The Radiological Accident in Soreq
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1993
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

On 21 June 1990 a fatal radiological accident occurred at an industrial irradiation facility at Soreq, Israel. An operator entered the irradiation room by circumventing safety systems and was acutely exposed, with an estimated whole body dose of 10-20 Gy. The accident, like earlier accidents at similar irradiators, was the consequence of the contravention of operating procedures. An IAEA review team investigated the causes of the accident. This report presents its findings and recommendations and describes the clinical management of the patient, particularly of the haematological phase. The medical treatment included the use of emerging therapies with haematopoietic growth factor drugs which may rescue the overexposed patient, albeit in this case only temporarily. The report is intended for regulatory authorities responsible for the regulation and inspection of irradiators, operating organizations and physicians who may need to treat overexposed patients.

Policy Shock

Policy Shock
Author: Edward J. Balleisen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2017-11-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107140218

In this book, compelling case studies show how past crises have reshaped regulation, and how policy-makers can learn from crises in the future.

Radionuclide Source Terms from Severe Accidents to Nuclear Power Plants with Light Water Reactors

Radionuclide Source Terms from Severe Accidents to Nuclear Power Plants with Light Water Reactors
Author: International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group
Publisher: Bernan Press(PA)
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1987
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This report presents the views of the IAEA's International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group INSAG on the source term issue for LWRs of existing designs. The report considers the present status of source term research and analysis and their implications. It identifies problems which remain to be resolved and indicates areas where work should be initiated to improve safety.

Basic Safety Principles for Nuclear Power Plants

Basic Safety Principles for Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The present report is a revision of Safety Series No. 75-INSAG-3 (1988), updating the statements made on the objectives and principles of safe design and operation for electricity generating nuclear power plants. It includes the improvements made in the safety of operating nuclear power plants and identifies the principles underlying the best current safety policies to be applied in future plants. It presents INSAG's understanding of the principles underlying the best current safety policies and practices of the nuclear power industry.

The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster

The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster
Author: David R. Marples
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 331
Release: 1988-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 134919428X

A personal interpretation of the impact of the Chernobyl disaster both in the Soviet Union and the West, examining the environmental consequences, Soviet media coverage, reconstruction of life in the disaster zone (including the city built for Chernobyl workers) and safety changes in the industry.

Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: Effects

Sources and Effects of Ionizing Radiation: Effects
Author:
Publisher: Bernan Assoc
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9211422396

The second volume of the Scientific Committee's report adds five more annexes to the five in volume one. They cover DNA repair and mutagenesis; biological effects at low radiation doses; combined effects of radiation and other agents; epidemiological evaluation of radiation-induced cancer; and exposures and effects of the Chernobyl accident. Each ends with an impressive number of references. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR