Question

State two safety measures to be taken while establishing a nuclear power plant.

State one safety precaution for the following:

Establishment of a nuclear power plant

Answer 1

1. The nuclear reactor must be shielded with lead and steel walls so as to stop radiation from escaping out to the environment during its normal operation.
2. The nuclear reactor must be housed in an airtight building of a strong concrete structure which can withstand earthquakes, fires and explosions.
3. There must be a backup cooling system for the reactor core so that in case of failure of one system, the other cooling system could take its place and the core is saved from overheating and melting.