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Methodologies for Assessing the Economic Consequences of Nuclear Reactor Accidents
Author | : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency |
Publisher | : Nuclear Energy Agency |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
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This report investigate the methodologies used in calculating the economic consequences of accidents, and the bases for such methodologies.
The Safety of Nuclear Power Reactors (light Water-cooled) and Related Facilities
Author | : U.S. Atomic Energy Commission |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Nuclear power plants |
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Health and Environmental Consequences of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Author | : United States. Department of Energy. Office of Health and Environmental Research. Interlaboratory Task Group on Health and Environmental Aspects of the Soviet Nuclear Accident |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Accidents |
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International Comparison Study on Reactor Accident Consequence Modeling
Author | : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations |
Publisher | : Nuclear Energy Agency ; Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Center |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
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Sept. 1983
Fukushima-informed Recovery and Cost Assessment
Author | : AJ Nosek |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 599 |
Release | : 2018 |
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Experience with nuclear power plant accidents demonstrates that long-term consequences of widespread contamination and the associated societal disruption are considerable, which can outweigh the immediate danger to public health and safety. This dissertation develops a new approach to modeling nuclear disaster consequences, known as the "Fukushima-informed Recovery and Cost Assessment" (FIRCA) approach. The FIRCA approach enhances the realism of modeling nuclear disaster consequences in three ways: 1) consideration of a more complete set of nuclear disaster impacts, 2) a new cost assessment of impacts, and 3) new assumptions about modeling of post-accident protective actions (based on Fukushima recovery experience and EPA guidance). This dissertation compares the new FIRCA approach to a conventional approach to modeling nuclear disasters. Results find that modeling based on the Fukushima nuclear disaster leads to a markedly higher overall cost (by a factor of 12 for the case study). This difference is due to a larger anticipated relocation size, a more complete set of nuclear disaster impacts (including a measure of societal disruption from displacement), and new cost assessments (e.g., cleanup costs) based on the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This dissertation also uses the FIRCA approach to analyze certain recovery policies. Results of the case study indicate that the harm of post-accident impacts could be significantly reduced (by a factor of 7) if authorities were to implement a relocation delay, credit shielding in the dose calculations that determine relocation areas, and the use of relocation dose criteria higher than federal guidance currently recommends. Results and insights could usefully inform post-accident disaster preparedness, modeling of nuclear disaster impacts, regulatory safety measures, and anticipated recovery policies after a nuclear accident.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1982-09 |
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.
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.
Atomic Accidents
Author | : Jim Mahaffey |
Publisher | : Open Road Media |
Total Pages | : 631 |
Release | : 2014-02-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1480447749 |
A “delightfully astute” and “entertaining” history of the mishaps and meltdowns that have marked the path of scientific progress (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Radiation: What could go wrong? In short, plenty. From Marie Curie carrying around a vial of radium salt because she liked the pretty blue glow to the large-scale disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima, dating back to the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. In this lively book, long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy James Mahaffey looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns. Every incident, while taking its toll, has led to new understanding of the mighty atom—and the fascinating frontier of science that still holds both incredible risk and great promise.