Technical Approach to Probabilistic Safety Assessment for Multiple Reactor Units (Safety Reports Series) - Softcover

International Atomic Energy Agency

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9201026188 ISBN 13: 9789201026187

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency, 2019

Synopsis

The technical approach described in this publication builds on the use of a single unit probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) and identifies considerations that are needed from the multi-unit perspective. This is the first attempt to expand the current PSA process to take account of multi-unit issues, and has been done by distilling lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi accident and other multi-unit events, and by reviewing previous PSAs and supporting research that have addressed the risks of multi-unit accidents. The publication provides a roadmap and methodology for performing a multi-unit PSA, proposes a set of site level risk metrics, and presents examples of approaches to resolve specific issues.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world's center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world's "Atom's for Peace" organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9201026188
• ISBN 13: 9789201026187
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 171