A methodology to assist in contingency planning for protection of nuclear power plants against land vehicle bombs

Technical Report · Sat Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6149472· OSTI ID:6149472

James, J. W.; Goldman, L. A.; Lobner, P. R.; Finn, S. P.; Koch, T. H.; Veatch, J. D.

This report provides a methodology which could be used by operators of licensed nuclear power reactors to address issues related to contingency planning for a land vehicle bomb, should such a threat arise. The methodology presented in this report provides a structured framework for understanding factors to be considered in contingency planning for a land vehicle bomb including: (1) system options available to maintain a safe condition, (2) associated components and equipment, (3) preferred system options for establishing and maintaining a safe shutdown condition, and (4) contingency measures to preserve the preferred system options. Example applications of the methodology for a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) are provided along with an example of contingency plan changes necessary for implementation of this methodology, a discussion of some contingency measures that can be used to limit land vehicle access, and a bibliography. 2 refs., 11 figs., 6 tabs.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Div. of Reactor Inspection and Safeguards; Science Applications International Corp., McLean, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6149472
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-5246; SAIC-88/1885; ON: TI89011642
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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