Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant safety study: summary and results

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6802874

Wood, P. J.; Leaver, D. W.W.; Piper, H. B.; Buhl, A. R.; Crump, R. J.; Hale, J. P.; Ferguson, D. R.; Griffin, C. W.

The Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant (CRBRP) Safety Study is an assessment of risks to the public associated with the operation of a 380-MW(e) liquid-metal fast breeder reactor (LMFBR) of the type to be built on the Clinch River site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The objectives of the study were to provide a realistic assessment of accident risks associated with the CRBRP, to place them in perspective in relation to other societal risks, and to aid in determining whether accident risks from the CRBRP are comparable to those for previously licensed reactors. Although this study was necessarily not completed with the depth or precision possible for operating reactors, its timing has allowed a systematic and disciplined evaluation of the plant design to search for and identify potential accident scenarios and to provide additional early assurance that important safety considerations have been identified. Results of the study indicate that CRBRP operational risks are small when compared with other societal risks and are comparable to those associated with current-generation Light Water Reactors (LWRs).

• Research Organization: Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant Project Office, Oak Ridge, Tenn. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-15-1200
• OSTI ID: 6802874
• Report Number(s): CONF-780507-15
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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