Application of the accident management information needs methodology to a severe accident sequence

Conference · Tue Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1989 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:5487495

Ward, L W; Hanson, D J; Nelson, W R ^[1]; Solberg, D E ^[2]

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1. Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho Falls (USA)
2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA)

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is conducting an accident management research program that emphasizes the use of severe accident research to enhance the ability of plant operating personnel to effectively manage severe accidents. Hence, it is necessary to ensure that the plant instrumentation and information systems adequately provide this information to the operating staff during accident conditions. A methodology to identify and assess the information needs of the operating staff of a nuclear power plant during a severe accident has been developed. The methodology identifies (a) the information needs of the plant personnel during a wide range of accident conditions, (b) the existing plant measurements capable of supplying these information needs and minor additions to instrument and display systems that would enhance management capabilities, (c) measurement capabilities and limitations during severe accident conditions, and (d) areas in which the information systems could mislead plant personnel.

• OSTI ID: 5487495
• Report Number(s): CONF-891103--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States), Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Vol. 60; ISSN TANSA; ISSN 0003-018X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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