A28 -- HA028 -- Nuclear Facilities (SI) (SI)

The HVAC requirements for facilities using radioactive materials are discussed in this chapter. Such facilities include nuclear power plants, fuel fabrication and processing plants, plutonium processing plants, hospitals, corporate and academic research facilities, and other facilities housing nuclear operations or materials. The information presented here should serve as a guide; however, careful and individual analysis of each facility is required for proper application.

Chapter Table of Contents

Basic Terminology

Smoke Management

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FACILITIES

Confinement Systems

Ventilation

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Operating Nuclear Power Plants

New Nuclear Power Plants

PLANT HVACR SYSTEMS

Pressurized-Water Reactors

Boiling-Water Reactors

Heavy Water Reactors

Areas Outside Primary Containment

Nonpower Medical and Research Reactors

Laboratories

Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

Waste-Handling Facilities

Reprocessing Plants

Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facilities

Codes and Standards

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications:Chapter 28, Nuclear Facilities



Product Code(s): D-A282011SI