Published 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Probabilistic risk assessment using event tables and the BNL [Brookhaven National Laboratory] event-tree analyzer

  • 1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)

Description

Probabilistic risk analysis (PRA) is being used to study design alternatives for the advanced neutron source research reactor being designed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for operation in the 1990s. Major communication paths between the designers and the safety analysts are accident discussions supported by event tables, event-tree graphics, and accident sequence probabilities. The BETA code used in conjunction with a word processor provides this linkage. This paper describes the process, features of the BETA, how it works, and some examples of usage

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Transactions of the American Nuclear Society
Journal Volume
60
Series
Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.
Journal Page Range
405-407
ISSN
0003-018X
CODEN
TANSA

Conference

Title
Winter meeting of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and nuclear power and technology exhibit.
Dates
26-30 Nov 1989.
Place
San Francisco, CA (USA).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-891103--.