Possible emission of radioactive fission products during off-design accidents at a nuclear power plant with VVER-1000 reactor

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Atomic Energy (New York)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02416431· OSTI ID:226798

Dubkov, A P; Kozlov, V F; Luzanova, L M ^[1]

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It is well known that eight nuclear power plants with VVER-1000 reactors have been constructed in Russia, Ukraine, and in the Republic of Belarus and they have been operating successfully without any serious accidents since 1980. These facilities have been analyzed for various accident scenarios, and measures have been incorporated which will prevent core damage during these possible events. However, an off-design accident can occur, and in such a case, the radiological consequences would exceed the worst design accidents. This paper reviews a number of potential off-design accidents in order to develop an accident plan to mitigate the consequences of such an accident.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 226798
• Report Number(s): CONF-950768--
• Journal Information: Atomic Energy (New York), Journal Name: Atomic Energy (New York) Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 78; ISSN AENYEZ; ISSN 1063-4258
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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