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Reactor safety study. An assessment of accident risks in U. S. commercial nuclear power plants. Executive summary: main report. [PWR and BWR]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7134131· OSTI ID:7134131
Information is presented concerning the objectives and organization of the reactor safety study; the basic concepts of risk; the nature of nuclear power plant accidents; risk assessment methodology; reactor accident risk; and comparison of nuclear risks to other societal risks.
Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7134131
Report Number(s):
WASH-1400-MR; NUREG-75/014-MR
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English