Interaction of electromagnetic pulse with commercial nuclear-power-plant systems [electronic resource].

Published:: Albuquerque, N.M. : Sandia National Laboratories, 1983.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Additional Creators:: Sandia National Laboratories and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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Summary:

This study examines the interaction of the electromagnetic pulse from a high altitude nuclear burst with commercial nuclear power plant systems. The potential vulnerability of systems required for safe shutdown of a specific nuclear power plant are explored. EMP signal coupling, induced plant response and component damage thresholds are established using techniques developed over several decades under Defense Nuclear Agency sponsorship. A limited test program was conducted to verify the coupling analysis technique as applied to a nuclear power plant. The results are extended, insofar as possible, to other nuclear plants.

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E 1.99:nureg/cr-3069-vol.2
E 1.99: sand-82-2738/2
sand-82-2738/2
nureg/cr-3069-vol.2

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Published through SciTech Connect.
02/01/1983.
"nureg/cr-3069-vol.2"
" sand-82-2738/2"
"DE83007881"
Hanson, R.J.; Ericson, D.M. Jr.; Strawe, D.F.; Sandberg, S.J.; Jones, V.K.; Rensner, G.D.; Shoup, R.W.; Williams, C.B.

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AC04-76DP00789

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