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Criticality Safety Implementation, Operations, and Training for TMI-2 Defueling

Conference · · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society
OSTI ID:6883317
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  1. GPU Nuclear Corp., Middletown, PA (United States)
The nuclear criticality safety of the accident-damaged Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) reactor has depended primarily on the use of soluble neutron poison. Detailed calculations have been performed to establish the boric acid concentrations needed for subcriticality of postulated core configurations related to recovery and defueling activities. Based on the minimum acceptable boron concentration, operating requirements were developed, safety reviews conducted, strategies and procedures implemented, and training conducted.
Research Organization:
GPU Nuclear Corp., Middletown, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
OSTI ID:
6883317
Report Number(s):
CONF-860610-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Journal Volume: 52
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English