Published March 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Anticipated transients without scram for light-water reactors: unresolved safety issue Tap A-9

Creators

  • 1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN

Description

This is a synopsis of the fourth volume of the NRC staff's review on the subject of anticipated transients without scram, which contains the proposed resolution of this unresolved safety issue in the form of requirements recommended to be imposed on licensees and applicants. A phased approach is proposed, with near-term improvements in safety, both hardware and procedural, being required over the next 1 to 2 y to provide an expeditious safety increment

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Saf.
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Series
Nucl. Saf.
Journal Page Range
191-201
ISSN
0029-5604

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12618992
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
ATWS; REACTOR SAFETY; REVIEWS; US NRC; WATER COOLED REACTORS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; DESIGN BASIS ACCIDENTS; DOCUMENT TYPES; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTORS; SAFETY; US ORGANIZATIONS