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Technical Chernobyl animation shows how an RBMK reactor explodes
Chernobyl Accident – the Physics Clearly Explained ... reaction using control rods and moderators like graphite. The RBMK ...
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The Chernobyl Accident: Updating of INSAG-1
INSAG stands by the general conclusions of INSAG-1 about the accident’s causes and their implications for the safety of the Chernobyl type light water cooled graphite moderated RBMK reactors. However, ...
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Chernobyl disaster
The accident occurred during a safety test on the steam turbine of an RBMK-type nuclear reactor. During the planned decrease of reactor power in preparation for the electrical test, the power ...
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The second unit of the Leningrad NPP with RBMK reactor is being prepared for decommissioning
The second unit of the Leningrad NPP with the RBMK reactor is being prepared for decommissioning. The removal of nuclear fuel from the power unit has been completed. All fuel assemblies (fuel ...
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Summary Report on the Post-accident Review Meeting on the Chernobyl Accident
The response at the site; 4. Radiation protection aspects of the accident; 5. Safety issues to be pursued; 6. General observations and provisional conclusions; 7. Recommendations; Annex: RBMK reactors ...