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Download full textHogerton, John F. – 1964
This publication is one of a series of information booklets for the general public published by The United States Atomic Energy Commission. Among the topics discussed are: What is Atomic Power?; What Does Safety Depend On?; Control of Radioactive Material During Operation; Accident Prevention; Containment in the Event of an Accident; Licensing and…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics
Campana, Robert J.; Langer, Sidney – 1976
This publication is a complete revision of an earlier booklet brought on by the dramatic changes in the energy outlook of the United States that occurred in 1973 and 1974. The purpose of this document is to inform the public on the overall U.S. energy situation, in particular electricity generated from nuclear reactors and other sources. The…
Descriptors: Electricity, Energy, Energy Conservation, Environmental Influences
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Nuclear Energy Office. – 1987
The most important concern in the design, construction and operation of nuclear powerplants is safety. Nuclear power is one of the major contributors to the nation's supply of electricity; therefore, it is important to assure its safe use. Each different type of powerplant has special design features and systems to protect health and safety. One…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Energy, Higher Education
Philippines Univ., Quezon City. Inst. for Science and Mathematics Education Development. – 1984
The dialogue in this module (about a nuclear power plant in Morong, Bataan) is designed to help students answer these questions: (1) When did the construction of the plant begin? What delayed the construction? (2) How does a nuclear power plant produce electricity? What are the nuclear reactions involved? (3) How does a nuclear power plant control…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Electricity, Foreign Countries, High Schools
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Nuclear Energy Office. – 1986
Powerplant systems and procedures that ensure the day-to-day health and safety of people in and around the plant is referred to as operational safety. This safety is the result of careful planning, good engineering and design, strict licensing and regulation, and environmental monitoring. Procedures that assure operational safety at nuclear…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Energy, Engineering Technicians
Nuclear Industry, 1991
Twelve U.S. experts on energy policies individually offer perspectives about which priorities should be enlisted with respect to the current energy policy of the United States. In their analyses, these experts unanimously agree that the biggest U.S. problem is an increasing dependence upon imported oil. (JJK)
Descriptors: Coal, Economic Factors, Energy Education, Energy Management
