Effect of low-capacity injection systems on transient-initiated loss of vessel-water injection at Browns Ferry Unit One

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5701489

Ott, L J

Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) analyses have indicated the transient-initiated loss of vessel-water injection (TQUV sequence) to be a dominant accident scenario for BWR plants. The PRA studies assumed the low-capacity injection systems to be unimportant in severe accidents. The results of a Severe Accident Sequence Analysis (SASA) Program study have shown that these systems are capable of preventing or significantly delaying core damage in a TQUV sequence.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5701489
• Report Number(s): CONF-830816-34; ON: DE83017281
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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