Technological Lessons from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910220084003321
• Autore: Dion-Schwarz Cynthia
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: RAND Corporation, 2016
• ISBN: 0-8330-9575-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource
• Soggetti: Asian history; Energy industries & utilities; Social impact of disasters; Technology: general issues
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Characterizing the extent of contamination -- Preventing radiation damage and futher dispersion of material -- Decontamination and collection of radioactive material -- Disposing of contaminated materials -- Robotics issues -- Earlier lessons from the Chernobyl experience.
• Sommario/riassunto: This study draws lessons regarding technological countermeasures to radioactive contamination caused by the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant accident. It focuses on contamination measurement, efforts to limit dispersal, decontamination, and storage of radioactive materials. The report analyzes technological successes and identifies capability gaps that could be redressed through novel technologies or improved use of existing technologies.