Chernobyl - conclusions and lessons drawn

Following a description of the Chernobyl-4 reactor accident, its causes and consequences, the author considers the lessons to be drawn from it, in particular, to what extent it can or should influence the maintenance of nuclear energy in Belgium. He concludes that, given the fundamental technical differences between the Soviet RBMK reactor and the Belgian PWR, such an accident could not occur in Belgium. However, the consequences of the Chernobyl accident, in particular its transfrontier effects have demonstrated the need for an international emergency system, uniform radiation protection standards and better information of the public (NEA)