The Power Station and the Public

Series: Nuclear energy: key to tomorrow series

Duration: 29 min

Year Published: 1958

Creator: WQED Warren F. Witzig John W. Simpson Westinghouse Electric Corporation Atomic Energy Commission Edward R. Sanford Frank Stuckman Steven Zorbas John W. Ziegler Robert E. Potts

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Discusses the history and development of the first commercial atomic power station at Shippingport, Pennsylvania. Explains its inception, selection of the site, how it was built, and its contribution to future power stations, Compares the advantages, disadvantages and potential of a nuclear power plant and a regular public power station.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)

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