Published November 28, 1986 | Version v1
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What really happened at Chernobyl?

Creators

Description

The technology of RBMK reactors is outlined. A chronological description of the Chernobyl accident is given. Proposals for RBMK improvements are outlined. Immediate repercussions and radiation effects of the accident are discussed. Measures taken in order to isolate the damaged reactor are described

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Additional titles

Original title (German)
Was geschah wirklich in Tschernobyl?

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Tech. Rundsch.
Journal Volume
78
Journal Issue
48
Series
Tech. Rundsch.
Journal Page Range
40-50
ISSN
0040-148X
CODEN
TCRUA

INIS

Country of Publication
Switzerland
Country of Input or Organization
Switzerland
INIS RN
18013557
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CHERNOBYLSK-4 REACTOR; FALLOUT DEPOSITS; RADIATION DOSES; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTOR CORE DISRUPTION; REACTOR SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; FALLOUT; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; LWGR TYPE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; SAFETY; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS