Chernobyl: Could It Happen Here?

Synopsis
Asserts that ‘positive void co-efficient’ is impossible in gas-cooled reactors of the Magnox and AWR types used in the UK, and that a Chernobyl-type thermal runaway reaction is impossible in the UK. No reference is made to the proposed PWRs. Assurances are given that administrative procedures within the UK would prevent such an incident.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 13 min.
Year of production
1986
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Courses in energy and environmental studies.*
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
nuclear reactors; safety measures

Credits

Director
Peter Fairley
Writer
Peter Fairley

Production Company

Name

Central Electricity Generating Board

Name

Management Communications Centre

Address
LONDON
SW6 1QP

Distributor

Name

Central Electricity Generating Board Film & Video Library

Notes
Videos used to be distributed by Viscom, which closed down in June 1993.

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