When facing the decision of closing nuclear power plants (NPPs) before expiration of their operating licences, it is important that the same safety measures are applied to management concerns for strategic planning as are applied to technical reviews. These management and organizational issues are fundamental to any future decommissioning process. Managers at sites that decide to close early ma…
This guidebook is a revision and update of the IAEA Guidebook on Training to Establish and Maintain the Qualification and Competence of Nuclear Power Plant Operations Personnel, IAEA-TECDOC-525, published in 1989. It incorporates the experience gained since the introduction of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) for nuclear power plant personnel and emphasizes a broader concept of compete…
The present report deals with the concept of defence in depth in nuclear and radiation safety, discussing its objectives, strategy, implementation and future development. The report is intended for use by governmental authorities and by the nuclear industry and its supporting organizations. It is designed to stimulate discussion and to promote practical action at all levels to enhance safety. …
One of the most critical requirements for safe and reliable nuclear power plant operations is the availability of competent maintenance personnel. However, just as the nuclear power industry is experiencing a renaissance, it is also experiencing an exodus of seasoned maintenance professionals due to retirement. The perfect guide for engineers just entering the field or experienced maintenance s…
This book consist : Introduction; Procurement control; Fuel assembly design control; Fuel assembly manufacturing control; Packaging, shipping and storage of fuel assemblies; and Receiving inspection of fuel assemblies at the power plant site. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Core management; Handling and storage of fresh fuel; Implementation of the refuelling programme; Handling and storage of irradiated fuel; Handling and storage of core components; Preparation of fuel for dispatch; Administrative and organizational aspects; and Documentation. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Site survey process; Organization of a site survey; Specific safety-related site characteristics; and Documentation. (Jml)
Environmental impact of fossil fuel energy technologies, future needs for nuclear power, safety objectives, safety aspects of the next generation of current type nuclear power plants safety aspects of new designs and concepts for nuclear power plants, special safety issues: safety aspects of new designs and concepts for nuclear power plants, safety aspects of new designs and processes for the n…
This book consist : Introduction; Key issues specific to decommissioning; Selection of a decommissioning option; Facilitating decommissioning; Planning and safety assessment for decommissioning; Critical tasks of decommissioning; Management during decommissioning; and Completion of decommissioning. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Instrumentation and control systems important to safety; The design basis; General design guidelines; System specific design guidelines; Human machine interface; and Design process for I&C systems important to safety. (Jml)