Global and Local Effects of 14C Discharges From the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

McCartney, Martin (1987) Global and Local Effects of 14C Discharges From the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

The production of in nuclear reactors and its subsequent release to the environment leads to an increase in atmospheric specific activities and, hence, to an incremental addition to the radiation dose to man. The primary objectives of this research were to assess the radiological impact of discharges from the nuclear fuel cycle and thereafter to comment on their acceptability on the basis of the recommendations of International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). These basic objectives were subdivided into 2 assessment projects; firstly, to quantify the effects of 14C discharges on populations living in the locality of large nuclear installations and, secondly, to estimate the effects of 14C releases on the global population.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Nuclear chemistry, Nuclear engineering
• Date of Award: 1987
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1987-77520
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• Last Modified: 14 Jan 2020 11:53
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/77520