Nuclear safety as applied to space power reactor systems

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6330560

Cummings, G E

Current space nuclear power reactor safety issues are discussed with respect to the unique characteristics of these reactors. An approach to achieving adequate safety and a perception of safety is outlined. This approach calls for a carefully conceived safety program which makes uses of lessons learned from previous terrestrial power reactor development programs. This approach includes use of risk analyses, passive safety design features, and analyses/experiments to understand and control off-design conditions. The point is made that some recent accidents concerning terrestrial power reactors do not imply that space power reactors cannot be operated safety.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6330560
• Report Number(s): UCRL-93501-Rev.1; CONF-870102-22-Rev.1; ON: DE87009740
• Resource Relation: Conference: 4. symposium on space nuclear power systems, Albuquerque, NM, USA, 12 Jan 1987; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
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HAZARDS
LAUNCHING
ORBIT STABILITY
REENTRY
RISK ASSESSMENT
SPACE VEHICLES
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MOBILE REACTORS
POWER REACTORS
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