Chernobyl

Engineering

Could the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident have been prevented?

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, which occurred on April 26, 1986, was a result of a combination of design flaws, operator errors, and a lack of safety culture. Several technical and operational factors contributed to the disaster. Chernobyl Nuclear power Plant Flaws Flawed Reactor Design (RBMK-1000) The RBMK-1000 reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw that made it…