Nuclear Power

Synopsis

Describes the processes of electrical power generation which are common to all power stations. Describes the particular operation of Magnox, PWR, RBMK (Chernobyl type) and AGR reactors. Explains why the reactor type used in Chernobyl was never seriously considered in the West.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

A-level physics courses; 1st year undergraduate courses in energy studies and environmental science; general audiences.*

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

nuclear power

Production Company

Name

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

Notes

see AEA Technology

Distributor

Name

AEA Technology

Phone

01235 433333

Fax

01235 436548

Address

BNIF Education Programme
329 Harwell
Didcot, Oxon
OX11 0RA

Notes

formerly United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authorigy (UKAEA)