NUCLEAR MERCHANT SHIP REACTOR FINAL SAFEGUARDS REPORT. VOLUME 7: POWER PLANT ACCIDENTS

Written record is presented of examinations made of many postulated accidents within the N.S. Savannah power plant considered during assessment of its design and safety. Design details and safety features included show no appreciable hazard to the public or crew during power plant operation, even during loss of primary coolant. Accidents are classified in reactivity, mechanical, and miscellaneous categories.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number BAW-1164-Vol-7.
• Corporate Authors:

  Babcock and Wilcox Company

  Atomic Energy Division
  Lynchburg, VA  United States  24504
• Publication Date: 1960-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 127 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crashes; Nuclear powered ships; Nuclear reactors; Operations; Prevention; Safety; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Nuclear reactor accidents; Nuclear reactor operation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00027605
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: BAW-1164 Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: AT(30-3)-274
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 9 1973 12:00AM