DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS IN NUCLEAR MERCHANT SHIPS

Technical Report · Fri Oct 31 04:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4330174

Godwin, R P; Worf, D L

A comprehensive survey of the safeguards considerations developed and applied in the United States nuclear powered merchant ship program is presented. A brief review of the major design factors of the first ship, N.S. SAVANNAH, is included to provide perspective for the further development of the safeguards aspects. Health and safety features, including American philosophy and design practice, are presented for the vessel and the reactor, with particular attention being given to containment, shielding, waste disposal, instrumentation, the first ship is detailed, including the establishment of radiation limits for passengers and crew, shipboard monitoring systems, and provision and facilities for analytical services. Manning requirements and the special training program for the crew of the first ship are also outlined. Areas of additional importance include studies of meterology, harbor factors, and an evaluation of credible emergencies are described together with shore facilities. A comparison of the safety of the ship reactor to land-based plants, a preview of the operational phases of this project, and a discussion of international interest in the American ship program

• Research Organization: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, New York
• NSA Number: NSA-12-014474
• OSTI ID: 4330174
• Report Number(s): A/CONF.15/P/1023
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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REACTOR SAFETY
REACTORS
SAVANNAH
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