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Responds to 781011 memo requesting quantitative comparison of advantages provided by addl relief valves for subj facil. Forwards memo which finds enhanced cooldown is worthwhile.

Accession Number: ML20062F830

Date Released: Friday, November 6, 2020

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• ML20062F826 - Responds to 781011 memo requesting quantitative comparison of advantages provided by addl relief valves for subj facil. Forwards memo which finds enhanced cooldown is worthwhile. (1 page(s), 12/15/1978)
• ML20062F834 - Forwards eval by GS Lellouche of EPRI using WASH-1400 methodology which concludes that addition of relief valves in PWR's to relieve pressure surges from ATWS may increase risk to public. (1 page(s), 12/12/1978)
• ML20062F839 - "ATWS:A Reappraisal.A Presentation to the ACRS." Concludes that use of addl relief valves in PWR's,based on WASH-1400 analysis,may actually increase risk to public. (30 page(s), 10/11/1978)