Measures of radiological consequences in nuclear-reactor-safety assessments
This report presents measures of radiological consequences suitable for use as criteria in reactor safety and design option evaluations. The measures of radiological consequences that are identified and discussed are potential doses (organ or whole body), health effects such as early fatalities, organ cancer fatalities, thyroid nodules, and genetic effects, and property damage). Examples of evaluations presented are: (1) parametric studies of aerosol behavior and transport; (2) evaluation of mitigation approaches; and (3) risk assessments. A discussion of use of an Index of Harm, and of Loss of Life Expectancy as common units for comparing radiological and nonradiological risks is presented as part of an assessment of Total Potential Risk.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, CA (USA). Advanced Reactor Systems Dept.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT03-76SF71032
- OSTI ID:
- 6347914
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/SF/71032-T10; ON: DE81025237
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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