Published May 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Was pump cavitation the key to Chernobyl?

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Description

The claim that pump cavitation was an important factor in the reactor accident at Chernobyl is considered. A sequence of events, which differs from that given in the Vienna report, is proposed. (U.K.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
406
Series
Nucl. Eng. Int.
Journal Page Range
18-19
ISSN
0029-5507
CODEN
NEINB

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
19083164
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CAVITATION; CHERNOBYLSK-4 REACTOR; PUMPS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EQUIPMENT; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; LWGR TYPE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS