Nuclear Fission Reactor Generations Safety Evolution Analysis

Abstract

Nowadays, there is a debate about how reliable nuclear power is in terms of safety. Some countries are banning its proliferation while others support the construction of new nuclear power plants. There are multiple risks of its implementation not only for the environment but also for public health. In this paper it is analyzed the evolution of nuclear fission reactors safety features through generations for security improvements. It is included information about how nuclear power plants guaranty safeness and what the real risks are when producing nuclear power. Moreover, some accidents in the past are described as well as radioactive waste management. Finally, some standards and attributes for energy production are also presented. The aim of this analysis is to provide different perspectives from technical to social implications of nuclear power to offer a clear understanding of nuclear waste hazards. The focus is not only on the role of international regulations but also on past accidents that have led to develop nuclear fission reactor generations. In this work, it is explained the importance of supporting nuclear power nonproliferation until real solutions are found for nuclear radioactivity threat.