Guidelines for seismic qualification of equipment based on experience
Conference
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OSTI ID:10192782
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD (United States)
Seismic qualification of equipment demonstrates its functionality for a given seismic environment. One of several approaches to establish seismic qualification is to use the similarity analysis method. In this method, a data base is used to show similarity of equipment and the vibratory motion. There are several data bases available for use of the similarity method of seismic qualification of equipment. This paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of these data bases and recommends a grouping methodology based on equipment performance characteristics and knowledge about them. An implementation of this approach is expected to reduce future qualification costs without compromising safety and reliability.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH00016
- OSTI ID:
- 10192782
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-NUREG--60939; CONF-941227--2; ON: DE95002413
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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