OVERVIEW OF MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF REACTOR SAFETY

Module 1 presents the fundamentals of nuclear safety, introducing basic concepts such as the fundamental safety principles, defence-in-depth and safety functions. It also provides an overview of IAEA safety standards with a focus on safety standards for the design and operation of nuclear power plants, in particular the most recent standards revised after the Fukushima-Daiichi accident.

Finally, it presents the basic principles of accident management, introducing the role of procedures and guidelines to mitigate the consequences of accidents, specifically the Emergency Operating Conditions (EOP) and the Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG).