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Beta-M generators are still in use and are well past the point at which they should be retired and recycled, prompting [[Natural environment|environment]]al safety concerns. |
Beta-M generators are still in use and are well past the point at which they should be retired and recycled, prompting [[Natural environment|environment]]al safety concerns. |
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Some Beat-M generators have been subject to incidents of vandalism when scavengers disassembled the |
Some Beat-M generators have been subject to incidents of vandalism when scavengers disassembled the units while searching for non-ferrous metals.<ref name="bellona"/><ref name="LevnerLinkov2006">{{cite book|author1=Eugene Levner|author2=Igor Linkov|author3=Jean-Marie Proth|title=Strategic Management of Marine Ecosystems: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Strategic Management of Marine Ecosystems, Nice, France, 1-11 October, 2003|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ojDLSRNmwdkC&pg=PA21|date=30 March 2006|publisher=Springer Science & Business Media|isbn=978-1-4020-3198-4|pages=21–}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:28, 18 December 2018
The Beta-M is a radioisotope thermoelectric generator that was used in Soviet era lighthouses and beacons. The Beat-M contains a core made up of strontium-90, which has a half life of 26.5 years.[1] In its initial state after manufacture, the generator is capable of generating 10 watts of electricity, almost enough to power a compact fluorescent light bulb with light output equivalent to a 60 watt bulb.
Safety concerns
Beta-M generators are still in use and are well past the point at which they should be retired and recycled, prompting environmental safety concerns.
Some Beat-M generators have been subject to incidents of vandalism when scavengers disassembled the units while searching for non-ferrous metals.[1][2]
See also
External links
- Norwegian environmental concerns over Beta-M generators still in use
- RTG Master Plan Development Results and Priority Action Plan Elaboration for its Implementation
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- ^ a b http://bellona.org/news/nuclear-issues/radioactive-waste-and-spent-nuclear-fuel/2003-11-two-strontium-powered-lighthouses-vandalised-on-the-kola-peninsula
- ^ Eugene Levner; Igor Linkov; Jean-Marie Proth (30 March 2006). Strategic Management of Marine Ecosystems: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Strategic Management of Marine Ecosystems, Nice, France, 1-11 October, 2003. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 21–. ISBN 978-1-4020-3198-4.