Published February 1990
| Version v1
Miscellaneous
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
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