Operator aids for prediction of source term attenuation
Simplified expressions for the attenuation of radionuclide releases by sprays and by water pools are devised. These expressions are obtained by correlation of the 10th, 50th and 90th percentiles of uncertainty distributions for the water pool decontamination factor and the spray decontamination coefficient. These uncertainty distributions were obtained by Monte Carlo uncertainty analyses using detailed, mechanistic models of the pools and sprays. Uncertainties considered in the analyses include uncertainties in the phenomena and uncertainties in the initial and boundary conditions during dictated by the progression of the severe accidents. Final results are graphically displayed in terms of the decontamination factor achieved at selected levels of conversatism versus pool depth and water subcooling or, in the case of sprays, versus time.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 10121855
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--94-0115C; CONF-9406102--1; ON: DE94006362; BR: GB0103012
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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