학술논문

Continuing challenges in nuclear air cleaning
Document Type
Conference
Author
Source
Conference: 14. US ERDA air cleaning conference, Sun Valley, ID, USA, 2 Aug 1976
Subject
22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS AIR CLEANING SYSTEMS
RELIABILITY
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS
ENGINEERED SAFETY SYSTEMS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
PERFORMANCE
REGULATIONS
CONTAINMENT
POWER PLANTS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS 220502* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Environmental Aspects-- Radioactive Effluents
Language
English
Abstract
The safe operation of nuclear facilities is heavily dependent upon the adequate performance of air cleaning systems. Although many problems have been solved, new questions and new challenges continue to arise. These are well illustrated by weaknesses in air cleaning and ventilating systems revealed by the Browns Ferry fire, and the need to develop additional data on the reliability of such systems, particularly under emergency conditions, as revealed by the Reactor Safety Study. Assessments of the degree to which engineered safety features can compensate for deficiencies in nuclear power plant sites continue to challenge those involved in risk/benefit evaluations. Additional challenges are being generated by the air cleaning requirements associated with the commercial development of the liquid metal fast breeder reactor.