| Author | Thariani, Nauroz Ahmed Ali |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. ET-86-11 |
| Subject(s) | Atomic power
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| Note |
A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Seldom has any current issue attracted as much public notice and emotion
as the question of the environmental effects of the growing nuclear industry.
The lack of conventional power resources and the growing demands on electric
power have given nuclear power great importance.
The growing number of nuclear power plants and stringent environmental
laws have brought to the fore the problem of the safe disposal of radioactive
wastes which accompany the whole fuel cycle of uranium mining, fuel
processing, power production, disposal, and the reprocessing of spent fuel.
No suitable method has been found to dispose of these radioactive wastes
which have a great impact on environment. Further the effects of ionizing
radiation resulting from these radioactive wastes, reactor accidents and
nuclear weapons proliferation are sufficient to change the habitat and
population of the existing flora and fauna and are a source of great menace
both to the living beings and to the surroundings.
Still the world is not in a position to take such devastating risk by
adopting nuclear for the electric power. There are still too many unknowns
about safe nuclear power and little knowledge of long range ill effects. In
fact, many technical problems have not yet been worked out. A thorough
knowledge of nuclear power is essential in preserving the quality of life.
By looking at the information available and the experience gained it seems
fair to conclude that little is known and much has to be learned before
nuclear power dominates the planet Earth. |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | I, Fude
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| Examination Committee(s) | Dang, Giap Van ;Tentscher, Wolfgang
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Norwegian Government (NORAD) |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |