Fundamentals of Reactor Safety
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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, notably the Emergency Operating Conditions (
EOP) and the Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG).