Published February 1990 | Version v1
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Comparative risks of energy systems

Creators

  • 1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Safety

Description

The acceptable levels of risk as suggested by regulatory authorities for various energies are treated, to find a better way for communication with the public in energy matter. A comparison of energy production risks is presented, including individual risks, fuel cycle risks, risks of several accidents. The criteria for the acceptability of risks, and the costs associated with risk reduction are discussed. (R.P.) 22 refs.; 10 figs.; 4 tabs

Part of:
Proceedings of the International conference on energy alternatives/risk education V. 2

Additional details

Publishing Information

ISBN
963 441 165 7
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the International conference on energy alternatives/risk education V. 2
Imprint Pagination
364 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 238-255.
Report number
INIS-mf--12839

Conference

Title
International conference on energy alternatives/risk education.
Dates
7-13 Sep 1989.
Place
Balatonfuered (Hungary).

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
22056699
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACCIDENTS; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; FUEL CYCLE; LICENSING REGULATIONS; NUCLEAR ENERGY; POWER GENERATION; PUBLIC RELATIONS; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY; EVALUATION; LAWS; REGULATIONS

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