Nuclear safety in the former Soviet Union
This POSTnote reviews the current position and options for further reducing reactor operating risks. POSTnote 51. POST. 1994.
Nuclear power
Briefing
The explosion at Chernobyl in 1986 brought home the fact that many, if not all, Soviet-designed nuclear reactors fail to meet Western safety standards. Subsequently, an international effort has been mounted to try and raise safety standards in these reactors.
This POSTnote reviews the current position and options for further reducing reactor operating risks.
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