Basic aspects and results of the German risk study. [Comparison with WASH-1400]

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Nucl. Saf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5817337

Bayer, A; Heuser, F W

This article presents an overview of the investigations and results of the German Risk Study (Phase A). Similar to its American counterpart (Reactor Safety Study (WASH-1400)), the German Risk Study assesses the societal risks associated with potential accidents in nuclear power plants sited in the Federal Republic of Germany. The technical part of the analysis was performed for a representative pressurized-water-reactor nuclear power plant of the 1300-MW(e) class. For the risk assessment, 19 sites were considered, with a total of 25 reactor units presently in operation, under construction, or undergoing the licensing procedure. In the spring of 1981 a translation of the main report (German Risk Study-Main Report (EPRI-NP-1804-SR)), including the investigations and results of Phase A, was published by the Electric Power Research Institute.

• OSTI ID: 5817337
• Journal Information: Nucl. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 22:6; ISSN NUSAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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