Overview of DOE proposed loss-of-coolant accident (LOCA) rule-revision study. [PWR; BWR]

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6503319

Hanson, D J; Batt, D L

In 1981, an independent review group, a subcommittee of the President's Nuclear Oversight Committee, recognized the conservatism in particular features of the LOCA rule and recommended that research data be explicitly included in the licensing process. Also, an initial review indicated that a generic study, which is the subject of this paper, should be performed which will use research data to provide the basis for proposed revisions to the LOCA rule. The objective of this study is to develop and propose revisions to the current LOCA rule that will provide a defensible technical base upon which a more realistic assessment of safety issues can be made. From this proposed new rule, potential reductions in costs can be effected while maintaining the current level of safety. A survey of three NSSS Vendors, 14 utilities, and several other industry-related organizations was conducted to assess the industry interest, attitudes, and ideas regarding changing the LOCA rule. The survey indicated there would be benefits in having a revised LOCA rule.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 6503319
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-16682; CONF-821103-78; ON: DE83005282
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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