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Estimation of risk reduction from improved PORV reliability in PWRs: Final report

C. Hsu, Kate Perkins, Robert Youngblood

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An analysis was performed to explore the risk reduction potential of improving the pressurizer PORV and block valve reliability for two representative PWR plants, Indian Point 3, and Oconee 3. Attention was focused upon particular transient scenarios including steam generator tube rupture (SGTR), a stuck-open PORV, cooldown to cold shutdown, and the use of PORV in low-temperature overpressurization (LTOP) protection. The feasibility of using the PORV as a high point vent to supplement the function of Reactor Vessel Head Vent System (RVHVS) was also studied.

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An analysis was performed to explore the risk reduction potential of improving the pressurizer PORV and block valve reliability for two representative PWR plants, Indian Point 3, and Oconee 3. Attention was focused upon particular transient scenarios including steam generator tube rupture (SGTR), a stuck-open PORV, cooldown to cold shutdown, and the use of PORV in low-temperature overpressurization (LTOP) protection. The feasibility of using the PORV as a high point vent to supplement the function of Reactor Vessel Head Vent System (RVHVS) was also studied.

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An analysis was performed to explore the risk reduction potential of improving the pressurizer PORV and block valve reliability for two representative PWR plants, Indian Point 3, and Oconee 3. Attention was focused upon particular transient scenarios including steam generator tube rupture (SGTR), a stuck-open PORV, cooldown to cold shutdown, and the use of PORV in low-temperature overpressurization (LTOP) protection. The feasibility of using the PORV as a high point vent to supplement the function of Reactor Vessel Head Vent System (RVHVS) was also studied.

Key concepts: Shutdown, Nuclear engineering, Reliability engineering, Pressurizer, Environmental science, Pressurized water reactor, Reliability (semiconductor), Criticality

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