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THEORETICAL POSSIBILITIES AND CONSEQUENCES OF MAJOR ACCIDENTS IN LARGE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4344308· OSTI ID:4344308
>Assuming a typical power reactor of 500 tMw in a characteristic location, theoreticai calculations were made of the effects of the worst possible reactor accidents. Both personal and property damage as a result of the initial accident and the subsequent fission product release are evaluated. The possibility of a catastrophic reactor accident was also evaluated and found to be extremely unlikely. (D.E.B.)
Research Organization:
Division of Civilian Application, AEC
NSA Number:
NSA-12-004020
OSTI ID:
4344308
Report Number(s):
WASH-740
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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