Geology in the Siting of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: Allen W. Hatheway
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 0813741041
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Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations Near Nuclear Facilities
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2012-06-29
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 0309255716
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the late 1980s, the National Cancer Institute initiated an investigation of cancer risks in populations near 52 commercial nuclear power plants and 10 Department of Energy nuclear facilities (including research and nuclear weapons production facilities and one reprocessing plant) in the United States. The results of the NCI investigation were used a primary resource for communicating with the public about the cancer risks near the nuclear facilities. However, this study is now over 20 years old. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requested that the National Academy of Sciences provide an updated assessment of cancer risks in populations near USNRC-licensed nuclear facilities that utilize or process uranium for the production of electricity. Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities: Phase 1 focuses on identifying scientifically sound approaches for carrying out an assessment of cancer risks associated with living near a nuclear facility, judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical power, ability to assess potential confounding factors, possible biases, and required effort. The results from this Phase 1 study will be used to inform the design of cancer risk assessment, which will be carried out in Phase 2. This report is beneficial for the general public, communities near nuclear facilities, stakeholders, healthcare providers, policy makers, state and local officials, community leaders, and the media.
Establishing the Safety Infrastructure for a Nuclear Power Programme
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This Safety Guide provides guidance on the establishment of a national nuclear safety infrastructure as a key component of the overall preparations required for emerging nuclear power programmes. It provides recommendations, presented in the form of 200 sequential actions, on meeting the applicable IAEA safety requirements during the first three phases of the development of a nuclear power programme. It is intended for use by persons or organizations participating in the preparation and implementation of a nuclear power programme, including government officials and legislative bodies, regulatory bodies, operating organizations and external support entities."--Provided by publisher.
Engineering Safety Aspects of the Protection of Nuclear Power Plants Against Sabotage
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 74
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe result of extensive dialogue among safety and security specialists, this report provides guidelines for evaluating the engineering safety aspects of the protection of nuclear power plants against sabotage. The guidance takes into account the existing robustness of structures, systems and components, and emphasizes those aspects of sabotage protection that work synergistically with the protection against extreme external occurrences of accidental origin, such as earthquakes, tornadoes and human induced events. The report introduces a defense approach to sabotage protection, with layers comprising safety and security related systems and activities, and promotes self-assessment by the licensee in cooperation with the required interfaces with the competent authorities.--Publisher's description.
Managing Siting Activities for Nuclear Power Plants
Author: IAEA
Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
Published: 2022-06-16
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9201212224
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMember States continue to request guidance on introducing nuclear power to their power production strategy. This revised publication presents developments in managing siting activities since the 2012 edition. It provides the updated methodology and framework to assist Member States in site identification, selection, evaluation and licensing, and discusses aspects including nuclear safety and security, technology and engineering, economics and cost, land use planning and preparation, socioeconomic impacts and involvement of stakeholders. The intended users include decision makers, senior managers and other technical specialists involved in siting and site evaluation. It is also relevant for Member States seeking to expand existing nuclear power programmes.
Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher: Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Centre
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 142
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNuclear Energy Basic Principles
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789201126085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the rationale and vision for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The publication identifies the basic principles that nuclear energy systems must satisfy to fulfil their promise of meeting growing global energy demands.
Ground Motion Simulation Based on Fault Rupture Modelling for Seismic Hazard Assessment in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: Safety Report
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789201023155
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplaining the principles that underlie strong ground motion simulation, this publication describes various methods for simulating strong ground motions, and presents some examples of strong ground motion simulations using fault rupture modelling. The detailed guidelines and practical tools presented in this Safety Report will be of value to researchers, operating organizations, regulatory bodies, vendors and technical support organizations in the areas of seismic hazard evaluation of nuclear installations. The information provided will also be of great importance for seismic hazard assessments following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident.
Diffuse Seismicity in Seismic Hazard Assessment for Site Evaluation of Nuclear Installations
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA Safety Report Series No.
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789201017161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiffuse seismicity refers to earthquakes occurring in locations where no apparent correlation can be made with any causative faults. This publication provides guidance for addressing the seismic hazard from diffuse seismicity in a manner consistent with internationally recognized practices and with reference to relevant IAEA safety standards.
International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) of Nuclear Installations
Author: Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 9789264991736
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCost estimation for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities can vary considerably in format, content and practice both within and across countries. These differences may have legitimate reasons but make the process of reviewing estimates complicated and the estimates themselves difficult to defend. Hence, the joint initiative of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Commission (EC) was undertaken to propose a standard itemisation of decommissioning costs either directly for the production of cost estimates or for mapping estimates onto a standard, common structure for purposes of comparison. This report updates the earlier itemisation published in 1999 and takes into account experience accumulated thus far. The revised cost itemisation structure has sought to ensure that all costs within the planned scope of a decommissioning project may be reflected. The report also provides general guidance on developing a decommissioning cost estimate, including detailed advice on using the structure.
