Published December 1, 1976 | Version v1
Miscellaneous Open

G. Nuclear power plant siting

Description

The selection of a site for a nuclear power site is a complex process involving considerations of public health and safety, engineering design, economics, and environmental impact. Although policies adopted in various countries differ in some details, a common philosophy usually underlies the criteria employed. The author discusses the basic requirements, as they relate to New Zealand, under the headings: engineering and economics; health and safety; environmental factors

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number.

Files

8334967.pdf

Files (373.8 kB)

Name Size Download all
md5:639f3768ae9334813c109c8df8ad2511
373.8 kB Preview Download

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
18 p.
Report number
INIS-mf--3809

INIS

Country of Publication
New Zealand
Country of Input or Organization
New Zealand
INIS RN
8334967
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
ENVIRONMENT; HEARINGS; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR SAFETY; REACTOR SITES; REVIEWS; SEISMOLOGY; SITE SELECTION
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; SAFETY; THERMAL POWER PLANTS