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The Philippine nuclear program

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  • Bartolome, Zoilo M.
  • Refre, Antonio E.

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The Philippine government energy diversification program led to the decision to build one nuclear power plant. The bulk of the electricity demeand is expected to be supplied by hydroelectric, geothermal, and oil-fired plants. Although just one nuclear power plant will be connected to the Luzon grid up to the year 2000, the safety aspects associated with it are given primary consideration. Safety equipment was upgraded in compliance with the lessons learned from the Three Mile Island incident. The training of the operators is being made to conform to the results of human engineering studies. These additional safety features made the plant more expensive. It is now projected to cost around $1.9 × 109. In the consideration of safety, both the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission and the National Power Corporation have responsibilities to reckon with.

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  • Bartolome, Zoilo M. & Refre, Antonio E., 1984. "The Philippine nuclear program," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 9(9), pages 799-806.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:9:y:1984:i:9:p:799-806
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(84)90011-2
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