Interagency Task Force on the Health Effects of Ionizing RadiationOffice of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979 - 147 pages |
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... plant were greater than those from a pressurized water reactor ( except for thyroid dose ) but less than those from a boiling water reactor ( except for bone dose ) . In general , however , whole- body and organ doses for coal and nuclear ...
... plant were greater than those from a pressurized water reactor ( except for thyroid dose ) but less than those from a boiling water reactor ( except for bone dose ) . In general , however , whole- body and organ doses for coal and nuclear ...
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... power reactors must take into account both normal operations , including anticipated operational occurrences , and the consequences of postulated accidents . Under normal operations , nuclear power plants emit very low levels of ...
... power reactors must take into account both normal operations , including anticipated operational occurrences , and the consequences of postulated accidents . Under normal operations , nuclear power plants emit very low levels of ...
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... Nuclear Waste Management The operation of nuclear power reactors results in the production of large amounts of highly radioactive waste materials . One of the most controversial issues in the development of nuclear energy is the ...
... Nuclear Waste Management The operation of nuclear power reactors results in the production of large amounts of highly radioactive waste materials . One of the most controversial issues in the development of nuclear energy is the ...
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