Source term derivation and radiological safety analysis for the TRICO II research reactor in Kinshasa

• Published in: Nuclear engineering and design Vol. 281; pp. 51 - 57
• Main Authors: Muswema, J.L., Ekoko, G.B., Lukanda, V.M., Lobo, J.K.-K., Darko, E.O., Boafo, E.K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Accident scenes; Accidents; Nuclear engineering; Nuclear power generation; Nuclear reactor components; Nuclear reactors; Nuclear research reactors; Nuclear safety

•Atmospheric dispersion modeling for two credible accidents of the TRIGA Mark II research reactor in Kinshasa (TRICO II) was performed.•Radiological safety analysis after the postulated initiating events (PIE) was also carried out.•The Karlsruhe KORIGEN and the HotSpot Health Physics codes were used...