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Seismic hazard evaluation for the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Paducah, Kentucky

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5394388· OSTI ID:5394388

The study presents the results of an investigation of seismic hazard at the site of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Paducah is located near the northern end of the Reelfoot Rift -- a large feature of the earth's crust that is believed to be associated with the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812. Results from three separate seismic hazard analyses are presented here. The EPRI/SOG analysis uses the input data and methodology developed by the Electric Power Research Institute, under the sponsorship of several electric utilities, for the evaluation of seismic hazard in the central and eastern United States. Section 2 of this report documents the application of the EPRI/SOG methodology to the Paducah site (for both rock and soil conditions). The LLNL analysis uses the input data and methodology developed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This analysis was performed by LLNL and results were transmitted to us. Section 3 of this report contains a summary of LLNL inputs and results (for both rock and soil conditions, and considering 4 and 5 LLNL ground motion experts). 29 refs., 118 figs., 24 tabs.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge K-25 Site, TN (United States); Risk Engineering, Inc., Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OT21400
OSTI ID:
5394388
Report Number(s):
K/GDP/SAR/SUB-1; ON: DE91015996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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