Effect of marine environment on nuclear power plant design

A nuclear reactor plant intended for marine service must be designed to accommodate the unique features of that environment. The items considered unique to a maritime reactor include the following: 1. Ship motions of roll, pitch, heave, sway, yaw, and surge. 2. Vibration of ship's hull. 3. Design for protection against ship accidents. 4. Lack of offsite electrical power. 5. Concept of "ship's safety" versus "reactor safety." Design problems relating to these and solutions to or programs to provide solutions are presented.