February 1, 2010
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Engineering Evaluation of X/Q Values Consistent with Regulatory Guide 1.145

Abstract

A goal for the Next Generation Nuclear Power (NGNP) is to demonstrate compliance with regulatory dose limits bases on an exclusion area boundary and emergency planning zones boundaries set nominally to 400 meters. This paper presents the development of the atmospheric dispersion (X/Q) estimates for use in calculating doses at this distance and evaluating the resultant X/Q for an 800 meter receptor against X/Q values submitted to the NRC for review as part of Design Control Documentation (DCD) in support of future combined licensing (COL) Applications.

Revised: August 5, 2014 | Published: February 1, 2010

Citation

Ross S.B., J.P. Rishel, and P.P. Lowry. 2010. Engineering Evaluation of X/Q Values Consistent with Regulatory Guide 1.145 Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.