Reactor Pressure Vessel Drilling, Sampling and Radiochemical Analysis Project Report: Nuclear Ship (NSO) Savannah

摘要

The objective of this project,conducted on the NS SAVANNAH between August 25, 2005 and September 1, 2005, was to refine the 2004 analysis performed by WPI and obtain a more accurate set of nuclide activitation measurements. These measurements are based on current RPV and internals conditions as observed from actual metal sampling in the reactor internals. All earlier analyses dating back to the late 1950's were based on theoretical design values which were very conservative. The 2005 analysis provides a highly reliable baseline in the decision-making process associated with various disposal options for the NS SAVANNAH Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) and internals.