Dynamic qualification of safety-related equipment

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5932894

Singh, J N

In the United States, there are 71 commercially operating nuclear power plants and another 90 in various stages of construction. Because of the potential consequences of serious accidents, plant structures, systems, and components must have a demonstrated capability of performing safety functions during and after a dynamic event such as an earthquake. Each utility has a dynamic qualification program for safety related equipment. The Equipment Qualification Branch (EQB) of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has the lead responsibility in reviewing and evaluating these programs. Seismic Qualification Review Teams (SQRT) assist the NRC in carrying out this responsibility. This paper summarizes some significant aspects of this effort and lessons learned from participation in the SQRT over the last three years.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5932894
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-02283; CONF-830609-42; ON: DE83014957
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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