Radiological conditions and experiences in the TMI-2 (Three Mile Island Unit 2) auxiliary building
The accident at Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) created circumstances that have seldom been encountered in the nuclear industry. These circumstances involved high radiation and contamination conditions in areas to which emergency access was required to maintain reactor control. The radiological conditions in the auxiliary building immediately following the accident, how those conditions varied from one location to another, and how they varied with time during the first 6 to 8 months required to return to some degree of normalcy are reviewed. The controls and methods used to maintain radiological exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while the necessary work was completed, as well as the circumstances that led to non-ALARA exposures, are also described.
- OSTI ID:
- 5684590
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-881011-
- Journal Information:
- Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 57; Conference: Joint meeting of the European Nuclear Society and the American Nuclear Society, Washington, DC, USA, 30 Oct - 4 Nov 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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