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ARTICLES RELATED TO nuclear meltdown | | | |  nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia - Chernobyl accidentThe Chernobyl accident occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (originally named after Vladimir Lenin) in Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union). It is regarded as the worst accident in the history of nuclear power, producing (due to a lack of a full containment building) a plume of radioactive debris that drifted over parts of the western Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, UK, and eastern USA. Large areas of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia were badly contaminated, resulting in the evacuation and resettlement of roughly 200,000 people ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Chernobyl accident - The accident On Saturday, April 26, 1986, at 1:23:58 a.m. local time, the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl power plant—known as Chernobyl-4—suffered a catastrophic steam explosion that resulted in a fire, a series of additional explosions, and a nuclear meltdown.
Chernobyl accident - Causes.
There are two conflicting official theories about the cause of the accident. The first was published in August 1986 and effectively placed the blame solely on the power plant operators. The second theory was published in 1991 an ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Technology - History of technology The history of technology is at least as old as humanity (certainly by the time of homo habilis); some primitive forms of tools have been discovered with almost every find of ancient human remains. Nevertheless, other animals have been found to use tools— and to learn to use and refine tools— so it is incorrect to distinguish humans as the tool-using or tool-making animal. The history of technology follows a progression from simple tools and simple (mostly human) energy sources to complex (high-technology) too ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Pressurized water reactor - Nuclear reactor design
Pressurized water reactor - Coolant.
Neutrons striking nuclear fuel (early in the cycle, mainly U-235) in fuel rods lead to fissioning of the fissile atoms, releasing more neutrons and heat. The heat transfers from the fuel ceramic pellets to the surrounding metal fuel "cladding" which in turn heats the water flowing by the fuel rods. The fuel rods are arranged in a matrix (a fuel bundle). Water flows in between the fuel rods from the bottom to the top of the reactor -- the bundles are 12 to 14 feet long dependin ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - The World Is Not Enough - Plot summary A British oil tycoon, and friend of M, Sir Robert King, is assassinated by an agent of Renard, an anarchist terrorist. M assigns James Bond to protect King's daughter, Elektra King from Renard, who previously had kidnapped her. She assumes control of her father's oil business at a pivotal time, taking over responsibility of an oil pipeline through the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
Prior to the events in the film, M sent 009 to assassinate Renard. 009 failed, only wounding Renard by leaving a bull ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Boom Town Doctor Who - Plot Six months after Aliens of London and World War Three, an anxious scientist, Mr Cleaver, makes a case to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff that the design for a proposed nuclear power plant is not safe, and could lead to untold destruction and the death of millions. It is almost as if someone wanted the project to go wrong and for Cardiff to be wiped off the map. He begs her to stop the project, and the Mayor calmly promises that she will, but asks if he has revealed his findings and fears to anyone else. When Cleaver confirms he has not, the Mayor — the Slitheen disguised as Margaret Bl ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Radioisotope thermoelectric generator - Fuels The radioactive material used in RTGs must have several characteristics:
The half-life must be long enough so that it will produce energy at a relatively continuous rate for a reasonable amount of time. However, at the same time, the half life needs to be short enough so that it decays sufficiently quickly to generate a usable amount of heat. Typical half-lives for radioisotopes used in RTGs are therefore several decades, although isotopes with shorter half-lives could be used for specialized applications.
For spaceflig ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Technology - The nature of technology
Technology - General characteristics.
With all of the technology in use in modern society, it may seem futile to attempt a generalized list of common characteristics. Many authors, such as McGinn (1991) and Winston (2003), list the following:
Complexity refers to the characteristic that most modern tools are difficult to understand. Some are easy to use, but difficult to comprehend source and means of make, such as a kitchen knife, or a baseball. Others are both difficult to use and difficult to comprehend, su ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - List of on-screen clichés - People
List of on-screen clichés - Children.
Children are usually as close to their cousins as they are to their siblings.
Children invariably have embarrassing middle names. (Ex: Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer whose middle name is Lavelle)
All children are constantly crossing their eyes and making faces at each other.
They will have a hard time memorizing words, but if it's a swear word, they will say it out loud when angry
Children following the main characters n ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Nuclear power phase-out - Pros and cons of the phase-out
Nuclear power phase-out - Arguments for the phase-out.
Anti-nuclear politicians state environmental concerns with nuclear power as arguments for a phase-out. A main concern against the use of nuclear power for energy production is safety of the environment and people. Nuclear accidents in the past, including some at civilian power plants, have released radioactive contamination. The biggest, at Chernobyl, killed 41[68][69] and hurt many people and rendered large amounts of land unusable for the next few centuries ...
See also:Nuclear power phase-out, Nuclear power phase-out - Introduction, Nuclear power phase-out - Countries that have initiated a phase out or have discussed it, Nuclear power phase-out - Belgium, Nuclear power phase-out - Germany, Nuclear power phase-out - Italy, Nuclear power phase-out - The Netherlands, Nuclear power phase-out - Philippines, Nuclear power phase-out - Sweden, Nuclear power phase-out - Switzerland, Nuclear power phase-out - Other countries, Nuclear power phase-out - Europe including Russia, Nuclear power phase-out - Oceania, Nuclear power phase-out - Asia, Nuclear power phase-out - North America, Nuclear power phase-out - South America, Nuclear power phase-out - Africa, Nuclear power phase-out - Pros and cons of the phase-out, Nuclear power phase-out - Arguments for the phase-out, Nuclear power phase-out - Arguments against the phase-out, Nuclear power phase-out - Further readings Read more here: » Nuclear power phase-out: Encyclopedia II - Nuclear power phase-out - Pros and cons of the phase-out |
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Homer Simpson - Overview Homer works as a safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, in Sector 7G, although "working" in this case refers largely to dozing and eating doughnuts. He spends a great deal of his time at Moe's Tavern with his lifelong friends Barney, Carl, Lenny, and bartender Moe. At home he is often to be found sitting on the sofa mindlessly watching TV while snacking on comfort foods and drinking cans of Duff Beer.
Homer Simpson popularized the annoyed grunt "D'oh!" (made memorable through Dan Castellaneta's distinctive voi ...
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Chernobyl accident - The accident On Saturday, April 26, 1986, at 1:23:58 a.m. local time, the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl power plant—known as Chernobyl-4—suffered a catastrophic steam explosion that resulted in a fire, a series of additional explosions, and a nuclear meltdown.
Chernobyl accident - Causes.
There are two conflicting official theories about the cause of the accident. The first was published in August 1986 and effectively placed the blame solely on the power plant operators. The second theory was published in 1991 an ...
See also:Chernobyl accident, Chernobyl accident - The plant, Chernobyl accident - The accident, Chernobyl accident - Causes, Chernobyl accident - Events, Chernobyl accident - Immediate crisis management, Chernobyl accident - Immediate results, Chernobyl accident - Short-term effects, Chernobyl accident - Workers and liquidators, Chernobyl accident - Civilians, Chernobyl accident - Longer-term effects, Chernobyl accident - Global effect, Chernobyl accident - Effect on the natural world, Chernobyl accident - Evacuation, Chernobyl accident - Comparison with other disasters, Chernobyl accident - Long-term effects on civilians, Chernobyl accident - Wildlife, Chernobyl accident - Chernobyl after the accident, Chernobyl accident - The need for future repairs, Chernobyl accident - The Chernobyl Fund and the Shelter Implementation Plan, Chernobyl accident - Chernobyl in the popular consciousness, Chernobyl accident - Political outcome, Chernobyl accident - Chernobyl and the Bible, Chernobyl accident - Computer virus Read more here: » Chernobyl accident: Encyclopedia II - Chernobyl accident - The accident |
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Homer Simpson - Overview Homer works as a safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, in Sector 7G, although "working" in this case refers largely to dozing and eating doughnuts. He spends a great deal of his time at Moe's Tavern with his lifelong friends Barney, Carl, Lenny, and bartender Moe. At home he is often to be found sitting on the sofa mindlessly watching TV while snacking on comfort foods and drinking cans of Duff Beer.
Homer Simpson popularized the annoyed grunt "D'oh!" (made memorable through Dan Castellaneta's distinctive voi ...
See also:Homer Simpson, Homer Simpson - Overview, Homer Simpson - Family, Homer Simpson - Family Tree, Homer Simpson - Age, Homer Simpson - Address, Homer Simpson - Personality, Homer Simpson - Health issues, Homer Simpson - Mental acuity, Homer Simpson - Diet, Homer Simpson - Enemies, Homer Simpson - Sexuality, Homer Simpson - Names and aliases, Homer Simpson - Religion, Homer Simpson - Rap sheet, Homer Simpson - Pulling a Homer, Homer Simpson - Musical predilection, Homer Simpson - Fears, Homer Simpson - Past jobs, Homer Simpson - Awards and honors Read more here: » Homer Simpson: Encyclopedia II - Homer Simpson - Overview |
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| | | | nuclear meltdown: Encyclopedia II - Nuclear energy policy - International use of nuclear energy (see also energy development, future energy development and renewable energy development)
Nuclear energy use has been growing steadily since the 1970s and the early 1980s. The growth slowed in the 1980s because of environmentalist opposition, high interest rates, and energy conservation prompted by the oil shock in 1973, and the energy crisis in 1979 and the accidents at Three Mile Island in 1979 and Chernobyl [1]. Several countries, especially European countries have abandoned the use of nuclear energy since then. [2]
In 2000, there were 438 commercial nuclear generat ...
See also:Nuclear energy policy, Nuclear energy policy - International use of nuclear energy, Nuclear energy policy - Africa, Nuclear energy policy - Asia, Nuclear energy policy - Oceania, Nuclear energy policy - Europe, Nuclear energy policy - North America, Nuclear energy policy - South America, Nuclear energy policy - Nuclear power phase-out, Nuclear energy policy - Discussion of nuclear energy, Nuclear energy policy - Arguments against nuclear energy, Nuclear energy policy - Arguments for nuclear energy, Nuclear energy policy - Further Readings Read more here: » Nuclear energy policy: Encyclopedia II - Nuclear energy policy - International use of nuclear energy |
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