Revising the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Steam Generator Testing Program Can Reduce Risk
EMD-82-75
Published: May 25, 1982. Publicly Released: May 25, 1982.
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GAO was requested to review the technical outlook for several components of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Clinch River Breeder Reactor (CRBR). The objective of the review was to evaluate the current DOE program for testing the CRBR steam generators.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should evaluate the information presented in this report, as well as the risk assumed in not conducting more complete and thorough tests of the steam generator design, in deciding on how to proceed with the procurement of the CRBR steam generators. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Comparative analysisCost analysisEnergy researchLiquid metal fast breeder reactorsProgram evaluationTest facilitiesTestingSteam generatorsBreeder reactorsBreeder reactor