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Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA): status report and guidance for regulatory application. Draft report for comment

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5281841· OSTI ID:5281841
This document describes the current status of the methodologies used in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) and provides guidance for the application of the results of PRAs to the nuclear reactor regulatory process. The PRA studies that have been completed or are underway are reviewed. The levels of maturity of the methodologies used in a PRA are discussed. Insights derived from PRAs are listed. The potential uses of PRA results for regulatory purposes are discussed.
Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
OSTI ID:
5281841
Report Number(s):
NUREG-1050(DRAFT); ON: DE84900605
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English