Preliminary planning study for safety relief valve experiments in a Mark III BWR pressure suppression system

Technical Report · Mon Apr 21 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5303634· OSTI ID:5303634

McCauley, E W; Holman, G S

In response to a request from the Water Reactor Safety Research Division of the US NRC, a preliminary study is provided which identifies key features and consideration involved in planning a comprehensive in-plant Safety Relief Valve experimental program for a Mark III containment design. The report provides identification of program objectives, measurement system requirements, and some details quantifying expected system response. In addition, a preliminary test matrix is outlined which involves a supporting philosophy intended to enhance the usefulness of the experimental results for all members of the program team: experimentalists, analysts, and plant operator.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5303634
• Report Number(s): UCID-18661; TRN: 80-010490
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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