Published 1985
| Version v1
Book
Reactor accidents. 2nd ed.
Creators
- 1. Technische Univ. Twente, Enschede (Netherlands). Centrum voor Vraagstukken van Wetenschap en Samenleving 'De Boerderij'
Description
This report offers an overview of the discussion on the source term of reactor accidents. The magnitude of the source term in accident scenarios is the determining factor for the consequences. Several Dutch publications are summarized as well as American reports relevant to the Netherlands. An accident scenario is defined representative for a severe reactor accident. Consequences to public health as well as to long-term soil contamination are calculated. It is pointed out how safety standards with respect to site selection has been changed in comparison to the FRG and the US. The question of the liability for reactor accidents is also discussed. (G.J.P.)
Additional details
Additional titles
- Subtitle (English)
- The source term discussion
- Original title (Dutch)
- Kerncentrale ongevallen
- Original subtitle (Dutch)
- De bronterm discussie.
Publishing Information
- Publisher
- Technische Hogeschool Twente.
- Imprint Place
- Enschede (Netherlands)
- ISBN
- 90-365-0016-8
- Imprint Pagination
- 106 p.
- Journal Volume
- 8501
- Series
- Boerderijcahier.
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Netherlands
- Country of Input or Organization
- Netherlands
- INIS RN
- 18032606
- Subject category
- S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
- Descriptors DEI
- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; NETHERLANDS; NUCLEAR DAMAGE; NUCLEAR LIABILITY; PUBLIC HEALTH; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTOR SAFETY; SOURCE TERMS
- Descriptors DEC
- ACCIDENTS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; LIABILITIES; MEDICINE; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; SAFETY
Optional Information
- Notes
- Includes Dutch summary; 31 refs.; 28 figs.; 38 tabs.