Fukushima Daiichi Accident - World Nuclear Association
Eleven reactors at four nuclear power plants in the region were operating at the time and all shut down automatically when the earthquake hit. Subsequent inspection showed no significant damage to any from the earthquake.
Information Library - World Nuclear Association
Information on nuclear energy and the nuclear fuel cycle from the World Nuclear Association.
World Nuclear Association - Object Moved
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Nuclear Power Reactors - World Nuclear Association
Improved designs of nuclear power reactors are currently being developed in several countries. Newer advanced reactors now being built have simpler designs which reduce capital cost. They are more fue...
Object Moved - World Nuclear Association
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Economic Aspects - World Nuclear Association
A nuclear power plant project is characterised by high upfront capital costs and long construction periods, low and stable operational costs, and lengthy payback periods. This investment profile, comb...
Nuclear Essentials - World Nuclear Association
Nuclear reactors come in many different shapes and sizes. Most are large enough to power major citie...
Safeguards to Prevent Nuclear Proliferation
May 6, 2021 · Most countries participate in international initiatives designed to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The international safeguards system has since 1970 successfully prevented the diversion of fissile materials into weapons. Its scope has been widened to address undeclared nuclear activities.
Non-power Nuclear Applications - World Nuclear Association
Non-power Nuclear Applications Peaceful Nuclear Explosions The USA and Russia have investigated and trialled the use of nuclear explosions for civil engineering purposes, though only one significant construction resulted: a dam in Kazakhstan.
Nuclear Fuel and its Fabrication - World Nuclear Association
Fuel fabrication is the final stage in nuclear fuel preparation prior to use in a reactor. Nuclear fuel assemblies are specifically designed for particular types of reactors and are made to exacting standards.