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What is shielding?
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Subject : Power Plant Engineering
Topic: Chap 5- Nuclear Power Plants
Difficulty: Medium
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written 5.9 years ago by | • modified 5.9 years ago |
Subject : Power Plant Engineering
Topic: Chap 5- Nuclear Power Plants
Difficulty: Medium
written 5.9 years ago by |
During Nuclear fission α, β, γ particles and neutrons are also produced. They are harmful to human life. Therefore it is necessary to shield the reactor with thick layers of lead, or concrete to protect both the operating personnel as well as environment from radiation hazards