Radiological aspects of fusion reactor safety: risk constraints in severe accidents
Journal Article
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· J. Fusion Energy; (United States)
Potential radiological hazards to plant personnel and the public associated with a severe accident in a nuclear fusion reactor must be assessed. A technique to determine the constraints on severe accidents in lithium-cooled fusion reactors is developed. The method uses a probabilistic approach to risk calculation. Volatilization of structure as a result of lithium fires is the most effective mechanism for activation product release. Factors that influence the consequences of lithium fires are identified. The consequences of a severe accident in a properly designed fusion reactor are substantially less than those of an LWR accident.
- Research Organization:
- MIT
- OSTI ID:
- 6475947
- Journal Information:
- J. Fusion Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Fusion Energy; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN JFEND
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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