Preliminary Investigaton of Electromagnetic Pulse Effects on Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Systems

摘要

The study arrived at the following preliminary conclusions: Diffusion fields inside Seismic Class I buildings are negligible. EMP signal entry points are identifiable. Signal attenuation and distribution can be reasonably modeled. Damage thresholds are substantial for the components (C. 1970) examined. Predicted EMP signals at the critical equipment are less than, or equal to, nominal operating levels. The selected safe shutdown systems examined will not be damaged by EMP.