Radiation Protection Aspects of Design for Nuclear Power Plants.

Format:

Book

Series:

IAEA Safety Standards Series

IAEA Safety Standards Series ; v.SSG-90

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear power plants--Safety measures.

Nuclear power plants.

Radiation--Safety measures.

Radiation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2005.

Summary:

This guide by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) focuses on radiation protection in the design of nuclear power plants, emphasizing safety standards critical for protecting health and minimizing risks. It outlines fundamental safety principles, requirements, and measures to control radiation exposure and manage radioactive materials. The guide serves as a global reference for regulatory bodies, nuclear operators, and stakeholders involved in nuclear safety, promoting international cooperation and enhancing safety worldwide. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive framework to support national regulations and international conventions, ensuring high levels of safety in nuclear technology applications. Generated by AI.

Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. SAFETY OBJECTIVES, DOSE LIMITATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Safety objectives

Radiation protection in design

Safety in design

Safety assessment in design phases

Interfaces between safety and security

Radiation protection for emergency response

Application of dose limits in design

Authorized dose limits and dose constraints for operational states and decommissioning

Optimization of protection and safety

Application of the optimization principle

Minimization of radioactive waste

Design targets for operational states

Design targets for accidents

Design targets for decommissioning

3. GENERAL ASPECTS OF RADIATION PROTECTION IN THE DESIGN OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Sources of radiation in nuclear power plants

Design approach for plant states and decommissioning

Design teams and operating experience

Organizational aspects

Design strategy

Design considerations for the commissioning and operation of nuclear power plants

Design considerations for commissioning

Design considerations for initial startup

Design considerations for operation Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9789201022240

9201022247

OCLC:

1492980770