Title: Consideration of uncertainties in the specification of core hot channel factor limits. [PWR]
Abstract: The report presents a probabilistic evaluation of the variations in a selected set of plant performance uncertainties to provide additional identified margin in LOCA analysis results. The evaluation shows that current operating limits for a typical Westinghouse-designed PWR can be relaxed by approximately 8 percent in full conformance with 10CFR Part 50 Appendix K requirements and without compromise to the health and safety of the public. Implementation of the results is provided for through proposed revisions to sample technical specifications.
Publication Year: 1977
Publication Date: 1977-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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