Evaluation of Natural Circulation Cooldown Tests Performed at Diablo Canyon, San Onofre, and Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plants

摘要

The natural circulation cooldown tests performed at Diablo Canyon, San Onofre, and Palo Verde nuclear power plants were evaluated for the compliance with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission design requirements. BNL concluded that these tests combined with the supporting analyses demonstrated the natural circulation, boron mixing, and cooldown capability of these plants. (ERA citation 14:000549)