Published May 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Realistic estimates of the consequences of nuclear accidents

  • 1. EPRI, Palo Alto, Calif, USA

Description

This paper discusses several quantities which are important in estimating the real risk to the public from an accident at a nuclear power plant. These quantities are: the probability and consequence of the accident itself and the risk resulting from any mitigating action taken. 46 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Technol.
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
2
Series
Nucl. Technol.
Journal Page Range
99-110
ISSN
0029-5450

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14750175
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CONTAMINATION; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTOR SAFETY; RISK ANALYSIS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; SAFETY; THERMAL POWER PLANTS