Published 1985 | Version v1
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Are alternate containment concepts a rational measure for the reduction of melt-down consequences

Creators

  • 1. Kraftwerk Union A.G., Erlangen (Germany, F.R.)
  • 2. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe G.m.b.H. (Germany, F.R.)

Description

For more than ten years, analysis have been performed in the Federal Republic of Germany on hypothetical events in light water reactors with complete core melt-down. Counteracting measures, e.g. the venting of the containment atmosphere, became important in some foreign European countries. For KWU-type pressurized water reactors, the most important alternate containment concepts are reviewed on the basis of up-to-date knowledge. The influence of the structural characteristics of KWU containments on the effectiveness of alternate containment concepts is stressed. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

In der Bundesrepublik Deutschland werden seit mehr als zehn Jahren Untersuchungen zu hypothetischen Unfaellen mit Kernschmelzen durchgefuehrt. Vor allem im europaeischen Ausland werden Massnahmen zur Schadenseindaemmung, wie z.B. der Containment-Entlueftung, eine hohe Bedeutung zugemessen. Fuer eine KWU-Druckwasserreaktor-Anlage werden auf der Basis des aktuellen Kenntnisstandes die bekanntesten alternativen Containmentkonzepte bewertet. Insbesondere werden dabei die charakteristischen baulichen Merkmale der KWU-Anlage beruecksichtigt. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Sind alternative Containmentkonzepte sinnvoll zur Schadenseindaemmung nach Kernschmelzunfaellen

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Atomkernenerg. Kerntech.
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
4
Series
CODEN: ATKEA.;Atomkernenerg. Kerntech.
Journal Page Range
217-224
ISSN
0171-5747

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
16054727
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; CONTAINMENT; FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; FISSION PRODUCT RELEASE; MELTDOWN; PLANNING; PWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTOR SAFETY; REVIEWS; THERMODYNAMICS; VENTILATION
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; DOCUMENT TYPES; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EUROPE; POWER REACTORS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTORS; SAFETY; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS