Computer-based system enhances radiation-data management

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:6976760

Zdzieborski, J H.G.; Kahn, D; Waldkoetter, G L

From the inception of commercial nuclear power generation, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has required nuclear-plant operators to monitor and report on radiation levels present in all work areas and plant effluents. Reporting requirements have been increasing in complexity and stringency during recent years. For this reason, and encouraged by recent advances in digital technology, the Washington Public Power Supply System has incorporated a computer-based radiation-monitoring system into the design for WNP-1. Now about 70% complete, WNP-1 is a 1200MW station featuring a Babcock and Wilcox Co nuclear steam-supply system. It is located near Richland, Wash. The function of the radiation-monitoring system at a nuclear powerplant is to provide information on the radiation and radioactivity levels in various plant areas, systems, and components. This information is used by plant-operations and health-physics personnel to: Monitor radioactivity released in plant effluents. Monitor area radiation and airborne radioactivity to protect plant personnel. Detect fluid leakage from process streams containing radioactivity. Isolate lines containing liquid or gaseous activities when predetermined limits are reached. Maintain historical records of plant radiation and radioactivity levels. Detect failures of fuel assemblies.

• Research Organization: United Engineers and Constructors, Inc.
• OSTI ID: 6976760
• Journal Information: Power; (United States), Journal Name: Power; (United States) Vol. 127:8; ISSN POWEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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