Abstract
Electrical ignitions of fires in nuclear power plants
(NPPs) were studied by analysing statistical information
from both nuclear and non-nuclear installations,
modelling the most common simple physical ignition
processes, and finally carrying out experiments on some
of the modelled scenarios. Statistical assessment
indicated cables to be a significant cause of electrical
ignitions in all kinds of installations. Modelling of
some relevant scenarios of cable fires and carrying out a
number of experiments gave quantitative information on
the circumstances and physical processes of the dangerous
cable ignition situations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 209-221 |
Journal | Nuclear Engineering and Design |
Volume | 213 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- nuclear power plants
- accidents
- reactor accidents
- ignition
- ignition hazard