The development of safety criteria for use in the nuclear industry
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1978-11-06
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Institution of Chemical Engineers in Australia and the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Abstract
Limits to routine radiation exposure have been laid down in the health regulations of industrial nations and provide a basis for the safe operation of nuclear power stations, uranium mines and other nuclear installations. However, these limits do not take account of the possibility of accidents, which may also be a major concern in the siting and design of plants. In this paper specific limits to fatal accident frequencies are recommended. An indication of the required level of safety has been derived from the records of other industries and human activities which are already regarded as safe.
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Physical copy held by ANSTO Library at DDC 660.20994/4
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Safety, Nuclear industry, Regulations, Nuclear power plants, Uranium mines, Radiation protection, Radiation accidents
Citation
Higson, D. J. (1978). The development of safety criteria for use in the nuclear industry. Paper presented to Chemeca 78 : the resources challenge : technological thrust, social impact, 6th Australian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Surfer's Paradise, Queensland, November 5-8, 1978, (pp. 253-262).