THE FIRST CORE REPLACEMENT PM-3A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, MCMURDO STATION, ANTARCTICA.
Abstract
Replacement of the first core at the PM-3A Nuclear Power Plant began on 21 November 1964, and was completed on 26 December 1964, with the plant reassembled for acceptance testing. The total elapsed time was 35 days. The report discusses the entire refueling operation including unexpected plant modifications which were necessary during this first refueling. Application of the lessons learned and experience gained from this core replacement together with adequate crew training should provide positive assurance of safe and efficient future fuelings of both PM-3A and PM-1. Based on the actual times for fueling operations, it is estimated that a future fueling could be accomplished in 8 days. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 17, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0658233
Entities
People
- Peter D. Arrowsmith