| Document ID (ISN) | 50190 |
| CIS number |
88-1332 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0260-9576 - Loss Prevention Bulletin |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hall A.N., Hall S.F., Nixon W. |
| Title |
The Chernobyl accident |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1987, No.076, p.22-29. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Abstract |
The accident at the Chernobyl (USSR) nuclear power plant is described. Discussed are the reactors and plant design, the accident chronology, and the dispersion of activity and its radiological consequences. The summary and conclusions show the design shortcomings and changes to be made. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USSR; radiation accidents; disasters; nuclear power stations |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
reactors; causes of accidents; fatalities; accident descriptions |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Power generation and distribution
|
