SAFETY ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR PROPULSION OF MERCHANT SHIPS

Technical Report · Wed Oct 31 00:00:00 EST 1962

OSTI ID:4799125

Smith, D R.M.; Whiteside, H N.E.; Manson, A C

Presented January 16, 1962, at Plymouth. The special safety features necessary for the international operation of nuclear-powered merchant ships are discussed. The nature of nuclear hazards is outlined and the hull, machinery, and navigational aspects are described. Radiation effects, hull strength, marine hazards, fire, explosion, collision, stranding, the reactor and associated equipment, movement in ports and harbors, manning, and salvage are discussed. (M.C.G.)

• Research Organization: Gt. Brit. Ministry of Transport
• NSA Number: NSA-16-009026
• OSTI ID: 4799125
• Report Number(s): NP-11306
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Presented January 16, 1962, at Plymouth. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
ACCIDENTS
FIRE
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PERFORMANCE
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PROPULSION
RADIATION EFFECTS
REACTORS
SAFETY
SHIELDING
SHIPS
THICKNESS