Submission to ARPANSA on the site geological investigations for the replacement research reactor at Lucas Heights
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Date
2002-09-12
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Abstract
This report describes the outcomes of a detailed seismic assessment done on the excavation of the site for the replacement research reactor, following the issue of the Facility Licence, Construction Authorisation in April 2002. It describes the regional and near site studies, geological mapping of the site, assessment of the fault type and characteristics found in the excavated area, the assessment made of the similarity of the fault to information known about faults in the region, dating of the fault and comparison with criteria on fault capability.
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ANSTO, Australia, Seismic isolation, Earthquakes, Reactors, OPAL Reactor, ARPANSA, Geologic surveys, IAEA, Reviews, New South Wales, Sedimentary basins, License applications
Citation
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. (2002). Submission to ARPANSA on the site geological investigations for the replacement research reactor at Lucas Heights. (RRRP-7500-3BEAN-002-A Revision: A). Lucas Heights NSW: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.