ARMY GAS-COOLED REACTOR SYSTEMS PROGRAM. GCRE-I HAZARD SUMMARY REPORT
The Gas-Cooled Reactor Experiment-I is described with particular emphasis on the neutronic characteristics, the control and instrumentstion systems, and plant safety considerations. The plan of operation is discussed and significant operating procedures are included. The site is described with reference to geology, climate, and population density. Hazards which could result from both normal and abnormal operation were analyzed with emphasis given to possible excursions and to the distribution of any resultant radioactive products. It was concluded that a condition which would be hazardous to the surrounding area could result only from gross physical changes in the reactor core. It was further developed that such a change could result only from the concurrent failure of the control system and the catastrophic failure of the pressure vessel. These failures could be promoted by extremely unlikely occurrences such as sabotage, bombing of the facility, or the dropping of a large object into the pool. No individual operating error or equipment maifunction could result in the maximum credible accident as defined by this report. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Aerojet-General Nucleonics, San Ramon, Calif.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-030995
- OSTI ID:
- 4833860
- Report Number(s):
- IDO-28506
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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