Recommendations for Meteorological Measurement Programs and Atmospheric Diffusion Prediction Methods for Use at Coastal Nuclear Reactor Sites
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
A study, based on a literature review, was performed to examine currently recommended meteorological measurement programs and diffusion prediction methods for nuclear power plants to determine their adequacy for plants located in coastal zones. Although procedures for handling the near worst case (stable, light wind situation) were judged adequately conservative, deficiencies in guidelines and procedures were found with respect to the following: failure to consider the role of coastal internal boundary layers, specifications for tower locations and instrument heights, methods of classifying atmospheric stability, methods of allowing credit for plume meander and models specified for diffusion calculations. Recommendations were made for changes in the guidelines applicable to these topics. Areas in which additional research is needed were identified.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USNRC
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-02-0016
- OSTI ID:
- 5918837
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-NUREG--51045; NUREG/CR-0936
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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FORECASTING
HEIGHT
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MEASURING METHODS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWS
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THERMAL POWER PLANTS
WIND
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diffusion models
internal boundary layer
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nuclear power plants