Chemical processes generally consist of highly hazardous material, and could result in catastrophic disasters that could have otherwise been prevented. Therefore it is of utmost importance if the training engineer diligently studies previous disasters, and take lessons from them in order to prevent future occurrences since most of them are a result of poor design, maintenance and handling. Disasters of this kind result in negative impacts on human health and the environment, while simultaneously
Subang Jaya B.ENG (Hons) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING In collaboration with University of Sunderland Chernobyl Accident INDUSTRIAL STUDIES SUBJECT CODE: EAT221 Level 2 STUDENT : Victor Ng Kheng Kit ID NO : SCSJ-0016943 UOS NO : 139088131 LECTURER : MS. IDA FAHANI 1. Abstract This report is about the Chernobyl accident that happened on April 25 in the year 1986. This report explains the causes and effects on the social, environmental, economy and physiological aspect
U-235 is used which is a rare element making up 1% of the uranium in the world. Uranium is first mined from rocks, but also needs processing before usage, which involves extracting it from minerals. This makes it a resource of trade, as for example is case for the USA, where most their nuclear fuel is
This shows how unlikely the chances are for a disaster to occur. Aside from that, the Americans and Europeans have a procedure to follow whereby they have to undertake the probabilistic safety analysis or also known as PSA and must meet at least 1 in 10000 year damage frequency. Furthermore, nuclear
Nuclear power plants pose great risks to people’s health and the environment. Radiation leaks can cause DNA alterations to millions of people which may lead to cancer, different genetic mutations, and in worst case scenario, death. Nuclear waste disposal can cause great environmental problems and there is still no clear progress made regarding this matter. Until now, there are still no final depositories for thousand tons of nuclear wastes accumulated all over