Chernobyl_Disaster_Case_Study_Presentation.pptx

chernobyl disaster

1. Case Study – 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster Understanding the World’s Worst Nuclear Catastrophe

2. Introduction to Nuclear Energy: - Nuclear fission basics - Clean energy potential vs high risk - Need for strict safety protocols

3. Background of Chernobyl Plant: - Located near Pripyat, Ukraine - RBMK-type reactors and Soviet energy demand - Design flaws known but hidden

4. Causes of Disaster: - Safety test on Reactor 4 - Operators disabled safety systems - RBMK reactor instability at low power

5. The Explosion – April 26, 1986: - Sudden power surge - Reactor core explosion - Immediate release of radioactive materials

6. Immediate Impact: - Two workers died instantly - Firefighters exposed to radiation - Pripyat city not immediately informed

7. Radiation Spread and Evacuation: - 36 hours delay before evacuation - Radioactive cloud spread across Europe - Long-term contamination of land

8. Soviet Government Response: - Initial denial and secrecy - International pressure forced admission - Use of liquidators to contain disaster

9. Long-Term Consequences: - Health issues: cancer, radiation sickness - Exclusion zone and environmental damage - Changes in global nuclear safety standards

10. Conclusion and Lessons Learned: - Importance of transparency and safety culture - International cooperation in nuclear safety - Chernobyl as a turning point in nuclear policy