NS SAVANNAH MELTDOWN CALCUALTION; A DISCUSSION OF MODEL ASSUMPTIONS, INPUT SELECTION, AND CONSERVATISM

A detailed description of the N.S. Savannah meltdown calculation is presented, with four areas discussed at length: model, inherent model assumptions, selection of input parameters, and degree of conservatism. An attempt is made to separate the effects of decisions in any of the four individual areas. The input parameters reviewed include heat generation, radiation, conduction, convection, and heat storage. Appendices are given with data on gamma heat power split and axial radiation.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number B-3-NSSMC.
• Corporate Authors:

  Babcock and Wilcox Company

  Atomic Energy Division
  Lynchburg, VA  United States  24504
• Authors:
  • Stanek, L J
• Publication Date: 1964-8

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 44 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mathematical methods; Nuclear powered ships; Nuclear reactor coolants; Nuclear reactor cores; Radiation doses
• Old TRIS Terms: Radiological safety
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026728
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Contract Numbers: MA-3377
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 14 1973 12:00AM