ICONE15-10680 ACR-1000 SEVERE ACCIDENT PROGRAM Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) developed the Advanced CANDU Reactor^-1000 (ACR-1000^) as an evolutionary advancement of the current CANDU 6^[○!R] reactor. The ACR-1000 is a Generation III+ plant aimed at producing electrical power for a capital cost and a unit-energy cost significantly less than that of the current generation of operating nuclear plants, while achieving shorter construction schedule, high plant capacity factor, improved operations and maintenance, increased operating life, and enhanced safety features.This paper presents an overview of the ACR-1000 severe accident program. This program has the following objectives: to ensure public safety from severe accidents, to achieve a robust design with respect to severe accidents, and to meet international guidelines and practice with respect to the severe accident design of advanced reactors.

publication date

  • 2007