Douglas Point BWR/6: a special survey of a power station utilizing the GE BWR/6 design

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1973 · Nucl. Eng. Int., v. 18, no. 210, pp. 869-883

OSTI ID:4356987

Thompson, R W; Stinson, L A; Scoville, J J; Dragoumis, P; Gee, W R; Wilton, A N; Rosen, A; Cooper, K; Jacobson, J; Steinert, L A; Koke, L C; Hendon, H H

A survey comprising eight articles is presented on the 2356 MW(e) nuclear station to be built at Douglas Point Washington, for which the Potomac Electric Power Company have selected General Electric's advanced BWR/6 reactor in two 1178 MW(e) units. Four articles briefly cover the background to the choice of station from the point of view of economics, aesthetics, environmental advantages, the techniques of site selection, also planning and program control. More detailed articles describe reactor design, fuel and fuel handling, safety, and station control. Main parameters for the core and details of the standardized modular components, which are assembled in a single pressure vessel, are given. Key features which distinguish BWR/6 from BWR/5 are emphasised. The fuel handling system provides for a 4.4 days per year refuelling outage. Fuel is transferred between two pools one in the reactor building and the other in the fuel handling building. The principle safety features described are the containment system which is more compact, has improved seismic response and will offer significant reductions in dose levels during accident situations, and the emergency core cooling system. In the control room, digital and multiplex data transmission systems will be used and cathode ray tubes for display. A coloured pull-out wall chart showing a cut-away diagram of the plant and existing main parameters is included. (UK)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-020013
• OSTI ID: 4356987
• Journal Information: Nucl. Eng. Int., v. 18, no. 210, pp. 869-883, Journal Name: Nucl. Eng. Int., v. 18, no. 210, pp. 869-883; ISSN NEINB
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

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