SAFETY ASPECTS OF CALDER HALL REACTOR OPERATION

Journal Article · Tue Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1961 · Nuclear Power

OSTI ID:4829006

Desbruslais, E L

The safety aspects of the Calder Hall reactors are discussed. Only four main incidents have occurred in five years; all originated in the turbine or electrical plant. These incidents were: transformer trip, turbine valve failure, turbo-alternator pilot exciter fault, and lightning effect on grid. Modifications to the plant protection arrangements have since been incorporated. Over-all operation has shown that the safety measures have proven effective and that the highest safety standards are compatible with maintaining high output. The discussion concerns safety conditions and the revisions that have been made. The importance of the reactor operator in ensuring safety is shown. (N.W.R.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-002754
• OSTI ID: 4829006
• Journal Information: Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Journal Issue: 67 Vol. 6; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ACCIDENTS
COOLANT LOOPS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRICITY
FAILURES
GAS COOLANT
GENERATORS
GRAPHITE MODERATOR
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
PERSONNEL
POWER PLANTS
PRODUCTION
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REMOTE CONTROL
SAFETY
SERVOMECHANISMS
STANDARDS
TRANSFORMERS
TURBINES
VALVES