Published November 1994 | Version v1
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Possibilities of, and limits to, reactor safety research

Creators

  • 1. Siemens AG, Bereich Energieerzeugung (KWU), Nukleare Energierzeugung, Erlangen (Germany)
  • 2. RWE Energie AG, Essen (Germany)
  • 3. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH (KfK) (Germany)

Description

Research conducted into the safety of light water reactors so far served as a means to improve details. Compared to former LWR concepts, the European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR) will be the first plant whose safety concept incorporates accident management. Core meltdown studies indicate that accidents exceeding the design basis become manageable. Improved instrumentation and new emergency protection measures have greatly contributed to this possibility. Core meltdown and its management will be integral parts of future licensing procedures expected in Germany for the turn of the millenium. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Bisher dienten Forschungsarbeiten zur Sicherheit von Leichtwasserreaktoren der Detailverbesserung. Im Vergleich zu vorherigen LWR-Konzepten wird der europaeische Druckwasserreaktor EPR erstmals die Unfallbeherrschung im Sicherheitskonzept beruecksichtigen. Die Erforschung der Kernschmelze laesst auslegungsueberschreitende Stoerfaelle beherrschbar werden. Verbesserte Instrumentierung und neue Notfallschutzmassnahmen haben dazu wesentlich beigetragen. Die Kernschmelze und ihre Beherrschung werden Bestandteil zukuenftiger Genehmigungsverfahren sein, die in Deutschland fuer die Jahrtausendwende erwartet werden. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Moeglichkeiten und Grenzen der Reaktorsicherheitsforschung

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Atw. Atomwirtschaft, Atomtechnik
Journal Volume
39
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 753-757.
ISSN
0365-8414
CODEN
AWAKAG

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
26030451
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
EUROPE; FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; LICENSING PROCEDURES; MANAGEMENT; MELTDOWN; MITIGATION; PWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTOR SAFETY; RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; COOPERATION; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTORS; SAFETY; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS