The hazards of nuclear power generation—The case for survival
Abstract A plan is presented to replace all nuclear electricity-generating plants by the induction heating of lignite and sub-bituminous coal in situ . The hazards of nuclear power are intolerable and these hazards are intensified in areas of seismic activity, drainage areas containing a number of reactors, and reactors draining onto a densely-populated coast. The technique of induction heating is scientifically sound, and requires only the development of full-scale process technology from state-of-the-art science. This process is low in cost, produces large quantities of natural gas and coal tar as additional products, and causes little or no human hazard, air, water, or radiation pollution or environmental damage. Known coal resources are adequate for a century or more.
Power/energy: TMI plus 2: Two years after the ordeal at Three Mile Island, a restructured, safer nuclear industry is envisaged
Presents the results of continued monitoring of the industry-wide changes that have taken place since the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor accident two years ago, on March 28, 1979. The author presents the findings in five sections: (i) Engineering changes: new and improved systems and hardware; (ii) The human side: training and tools to help the operator; (iii) Management attitudes and safety measures; (iv) Tougher nuclear Regulatory Commission; (v) Importance of computers in future plants.
Phytochemical and FT-IR Spectral Analysis of Certain Bamboo Species of SouthIndia
Bamboo with its varied uses has historically been an integral part of livelihoods and lifestyles in India. The present study was carried out to characterize the bioactive constituents present in the leaf extracts of certain bamboo species using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis (FT-IR). The various solvent extracts of various bamboo leaves subjected to qualitative analysis showed the availability of phytoconstituents including alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, terpenoids, steroids, coumarins and phytosterols. Quinones were completely absent in all the five bamboo species. The FT-IR spectrum confirmed the presence of sulphides (SS), phenols (C-O), aromatic compounds, thiols (S-H), aliphatic compounds (C-Cl) and amines (NH) in different bamboo species. The present investigation has also opened avenues for further research into the development of potent phytomedicines from different bamboo species.