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Conference Article: Probabilistic risk assessment of HTGRs

Fleming, K.N.; Houghton, W.J.; Hannaman, G.W.; Joksimovic, V. (General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA))

Abstract

Probabilistic Risk Assessment methods have been applied to gas-cooled reactors for more than a decade and to HTGRs for more than six years in the programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Significant advancements to the development of PRA methodology in these programs are summarized as are the specific applications of the methods to HTGRs. Emphasis here is on PRA as a tool for evaluating HTGR design options. Current work and future directions are also discussed.

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key words: htgr type reactors; probability; reactor accidents; reactor safety; risk analysis; usa; accidents; gas cooled reactors; graphite moderated reactors; north america; reactors; safety
Reference:
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). International Working Group on Gas-Cooled Reactors. Specialists meeting on gas-cooled reactor safety and licensing aspects, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1-3 September 1980. Summary report. Jan 1981
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). International Working Group on High-Temperature Reactors.
IWGGCR--1, pp:68-72