Organization for the performance of PRA programs. [PWR; BWR]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6001386

Carlson, D D; Heising-Goodman, C D

A joint industry/NRC effort is currently underway to develop a procedures guide for performing probabilistic risk assessments (PRA) of nuclear power plants. Chapter 2 of the guide deals with the organization of the PRA. Four levels of scope for PRAs are defined. The methodology for performing the analysis is discussed in general, providing an overview of the tasks involved and the relationships among the various tasks. Management of the analysis, including means for helping to assure a quality analysis, is also discussed. Manpower and schedule estimates are provided for the information of organizations considering undertaking probabilistic risk assessments of varying scopes. The estimates reflect the performance of a PRA using the procedures contained in the guide.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6001386
• Report Number(s): SAND-81-1822C; CONF-810905-13; ON: DE81030682
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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