DocumentCode
294097
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
Volume
3
fYear
1994
fDate
30 Oct-5 Nov 1994
Firstpage
1032
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, 1994., 1994 IEEE Conference Record
Conference_Location
Norfolk, VA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2544-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NSSMIC.1994.474665
Filename
474665
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