Guide of fire protection in caves, canyons, and hot cells
Abstract
The advent and growth of the nuclear industry have required the development of unique facilities for handling intensely radioactive materials. These facilities, characterized by exhaust ventilation filtration for containment and massive shielding or other means for prevention of excessive radiation exposure to operating personnel, are referred to as caves, canyons, and hot cells. The maintenance of total containment while handling radioactive materials in caves, canyons, and hot cells is difficult at best; a fire occurring in these facilities greatly increases the difficulty. This guide presents information intended to aid in preventing such fires or, in the event of their occurrence, assist in minimizing their harmful consequences.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- July 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974STIN...7512163L
- Keywords:
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- Fire Prevention;
- Radiation Shielding;
- Radioactive Materials;
- Filtration;
- Fire Fighting;
- Nuclear Reactors;
- Engineering (General)