Protective actions as a factor in power reactor siting
This report examines the relationship between a power reactor site and the ease of implementing protective actions (emergency measures a serious accident). Limiting populating density around a reactor lowers the number of people at risk but cannot assure that all protective actions are possible for those who reside near the reactor. While some protective measures can always be taken (i.e., expedient respiratory protection, sheltering) the ability to evacuate the area or find adequate shelter may depend on the characteristics of the area near the reactor site. Generic siting restrictions designed to identify and eliminate these site-specific constraints would be difficult to formulate. The authors suggest identifying possible impediments to protective actions at a proposed reactor site and addressing these problems in the emergency plans. 66 references, 6 figures, 8 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 7028690
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL-5941; ON: DE84013577
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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EXTERNAL ZONES
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
RISK ASSESSMENT
SITE SURVEYS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS