Radiological conditions immediately following the September 29, 1965 PRTR incident

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On September 29, 1965, radioactive contamination was released to the containment vessel and several reactor systems of PRTR when approximately 700 grams of fuel material was lost from a ruptured fuel rod. The containment vessel immediately went into ventilation containment and remained in this condition for approximately 19 hours. During this period, one brief personnel entry was made to collect an air sample. A complete radiological survey of operating areas was made about six hours after restoration of ventilation. This report summarizes the radiological conditions observed immediately following the incident until controlled shutdown of the reactor was achieved and the … continued below

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McConnon, D. October 1, 1967.

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On September 29, 1965, radioactive contamination was released to the containment vessel and several reactor systems of PRTR when approximately 700 grams of fuel material was lost from a ruptured fuel rod. The containment vessel immediately went into ventilation containment and remained in this condition for approximately 19 hours. During this period, one brief personnel entry was made to collect an air sample. A complete radiological survey of operating areas was made about six hours after restoration of ventilation. This report summarizes the radiological conditions observed immediately following the incident until controlled shutdown of the reactor was achieved and the situation was controlled. No attempt is made to discuss the data, only to preserve it for future reference and use. 11 figs., 5 tabs.

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McConnon, D. Radiological conditions immediately following the September 29, 1965 PRTR incident, report, October 1, 1967; Richland, Washington. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1274718/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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