TITLE

NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONED

AUTHOR(S)
Zink, John C.
PUB. DATE
November 2000
SOURCE
Power Engineering;Nov2000, Vol. 104 Issue 11, p40
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Examines the nuclear infrastructure in the United States. Information on the trends in the construction of nuclear power plants in the country; Factors to consider in the establishment of nuclear power plants; Concerns on the safety of nuclear power plants.
ACCESSION #
4479348

Tags: NUCLEAR power plants;  NUCLEAR facilities

 

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