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Peer reviewedEllington, H. I.; Langton, N. H. – Physics Education, 1975
Examines the efficiency, heat pollution, and safety, as well as other factors, of various types of nuclear reactor power stations. (CP)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Heat, Natural Resources, Nuclear Physics
Douglas, John H. – Science News, 1976
Five issues concerning nuclear power--economics, danger from accidents, environmental effects, terrorism, and alternatives are debated, with one paragraph statements from opponents and advocates on each of the topics. (CP)
Descriptors: Energy, Environmental Education, Health, Natural Resources
Download full textDepartment of Energy, Washington, DC. Nuclear Energy Office. – 1987
The most important concern in the design, construction and operation of nuclear powerplants is safety. Nuclear power is one of the major contributors to the nation's supply of electricity; therefore, it is important to assure its safe use. Each different type of powerplant has special design features and systems to protect health and safety. One…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Energy, Higher Education
Philippines Univ., Quezon City. Inst. for Science and Mathematics Education Development. – 1984
The dialogue in this module (about a nuclear power plant in Morong, Bataan) is designed to help students answer these questions: (1) When did the construction of the plant begin? What delayed the construction? (2) How does a nuclear power plant produce electricity? What are the nuclear reactions involved? (3) How does a nuclear power plant control…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Electricity, Foreign Countries, High Schools
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Nuclear Energy Office. – 1986
Powerplant systems and procedures that ensure the day-to-day health and safety of people in and around the plant is referred to as operational safety. This safety is the result of careful planning, good engineering and design, strict licensing and regulation, and environmental monitoring. Procedures that assure operational safety at nuclear…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, College Science, Energy, Engineering Technicians
