External Events Analysis for Experimental Fusion Facilitiesa
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Fusion Technology
- Vol. 19 (3P2A) , 1349-1354
- https://doi.org/10.13182/fst91-a29530
Abstract
External events are those off-normal events that threaten facilities either from outside or inside the building. These events, such as floods, fires, and earthquakes, are among the leading risk contributors for fission power plants, and the nature of fusion facilities indicates that they may also lead fusion risk. This paper gives overviews of analysis methods, references good analysis guidance documents, and gives design tips for mitigating the effects of floods and fires, seismic events, and aircraft impacts. Implications for future fusion facility siting are also discussed. Sites similar to fission plant sites are recommended.Keywords
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