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Experiments of DCH with scaled models of the Surry Nuclear Power Plant

Journal Article · · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society
OSTI ID:76004
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  1. Sandia National Lab., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Experiments to investigate direct containment heating (DCH), as could occur in a reactor accident, were performed on scaled models of the Surry Nuclear Power Plant. An understanding of the factors that could lead to DCH is needed because the load imposed on the containment building could threaten it`s integrity.

OSTI ID:
76004
Report Number(s):
CONF-940602--
Journal Information:
Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Vol. 70; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English