The Chernobyl reactor site shut down in 2000. The accident, physics, what was done to keep operating, RBMKs still in service. Capt. Mark McDonagh, physicist, retired nuclear sub officer, NSDM staff.
Details
Timing:
Thu 5:00 PM - Thu 6:00 PM
Location:
Le Meridien
/ Latitude
/ NSDM HQ
Long Description:
The last nuclear powerplant at the Chernobyl site was closed 25 years ago. Lecture describes the Chernobyl site’s RBMK reactor design, including its advantages & its deficiencies. It goes on to describe what went wrong at No. 4 reactor & why, what was done to improve safety & continue operations, and where RMBK reactors are still in operation today. Presented by Capt. Mark McDonagh, USN/ret., a former nuclear submarine officer & physicist with 12 years' experience at the Naval War College, now on the NSDMG staff.
Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Mark McDonagh, NSDM, Craig Greathouse, Merle Robinson, Michael Tucker, Jason Corner, Evan Siegling nsdmmail@gmail.com
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
5 - 120 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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