| Title |
PWR. |
| SubTitle |
A report by HSE to the Secretary of State for Energy on a review of the generic safety issues of pressurised water reactors. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HA |
| Series Number |
4 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1979 |
| Length |
52 pages |
| ISBN |
0118836536 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£4.50 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
Hazard analysis report |
| Abstract |
Presents the results of a study undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive to review the generic safety aspects of the Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). Contents: Organisation of the review; The pressurised water reactor; Reactor safety issues; The basis of judgement; The general topics; Alternative PWR concepts; Risk evaluation; Light water reactor safety research and development; Conclusions. |
| Keywords |
PWR; Nuclear; Loss of coolant accidents; LOCA; Itegrity; Reactore pressure vessel; Steam generators; Fuel element behaviour; Reactor protection system; Containment; Radiological risk; Radioactive waste. |