Title :
A variable low temperature overpressure protection system (VLTOP) modification at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant
Author :
Geddes, Bruce J Geddes
Author_Institution :
Baltimore Gas & Electr. Co., Lusby, MD, USA
fDate :
30 Oct-5 Nov 1994
Abstract :
This paper will describe how digital technology was used in the subject modification, focusing on background, project phases, digital considerations, an NRC inspection, and lessons learned. A description of Calvert Cliffs´ efforts to improve engineering policies and procedures, based on lessons learned from the VLTOP project (and others), will also be included
Keywords :
fission reactor instrumentation; fission reactor safety; nuclear power stations; Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant; NRC inspection; VLTOP; digital technology; subject modification; variable low temperature overpressure protection system; Design engineering; Failure analysis; Inductors; Inspection; Licenses; Microprocessors; Neutrons; Protection; Reliability engineering; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, 1994., 1994 IEEE Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Norfolk, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2544-3
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.1994.474665
