The potential development of any nuclear power programme should include a rigorous justification process reviewing the substantial regulatory, economic and technical information necessary for implementation, given the long term commitments involved in any new nuclear power project. Infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes reviews the fundamental issues and approaches to nuclear power justification in countries considering nuclear new build or redevelopment.
Part one covers the infrastructure requirements for any new nuclear power programme, with chapters detailing the role and responsibilities of government, regulatory bodies and nuclear operator and the need for human resources and technical capability at the national level. Part two focuses on issues relevant to the justification process, including nuclear safety, radiation protection and emergency planning. Current designs and advanced reactors and radioactive waste management are also considered, along with the economic, social and environmental impacts of nuclear power development. Part three reviews the development of nuclear power programme, from nuclear power plant site selection and licensing, through construction and operation, and on to decommissioning. Finally, a series of valuable appendices detail the UK experience of justification, nuclear safety culture and training, and the multinational design evaluation programme (MDEP).
With its distinguished editor and expert team of contributors, Infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes is an essential reference for international and national stakeholders in this field, particularly governmental, non-governmental and regulatory bodies, nuclear power operators and consultants.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. Cover 3. Table of Contents - p. Cover 4. Copyright - p. Cover 5. Contributor contact details - p. iv 6. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy - p. xxi 7. Chapter 1: Overview of infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes - p. xxvi 8. Part I: Infrastructure of nuclear power programmes - p. 33 9. Chapter 2: The lifecycle of a nuclear power plant - p. 33 10. Chapter 3: The role of government in establishing the framework for nuclear power programmes - p. 54 11. Chapter 4: Regulatory requirements and practices in nuclear power programmes - p. 93 12. Chapter 5: Responsibilities of the nuclear operator in nuclear power programmes - p. 125 13. Chapter 6: The need for human resources in nuclear power programmes - p. 146 14. Chapter 7: National technical capability development in nuclear power programmes - p. 188 15. Part II: Justification of nuclear power programmes - p. 219 16. Chapter 8: Application of the justification principle to nuclear power development - p. 219 17. Chapter 9: Available and advanced nuclear technologies for nuclear power programs - p. 260 18. Chapter 10: Nuclear safety in nuclear power programs - p. 293 19. Chapter 11: Radiation protection in nuclear power programmes - p. 331 20. Chapter 12: Emergency planning in nuclear power programmes - p. 387 21. Chapter 13: Non-proliferation safeguards in nuclear power programmes - p. 420 22. Chapter 14: Spent fuel and radioactive waste management in nuclear power programmes - p. 428 23. Chapter 15: The economics of nuclear power: past, present and future aspects - p. 501 24. Chapter 16: Social impacts and public perception of nuclear power - p. 547 25. Chapter 17: Environmental impacts and assessment in nuclear power programmes - p. 566 26. Part III: Development of nuclear power programmes - p. 596 27. Chapter 18: Site selection and evaluation for nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 596 28. Chapter 19: Bid invitation in nuclear power plant procurement - p. 620 29. Chapter 20: Licensing for nuclear power plant siting, construction and operation - p. 655 30. Chapter 21: Quality assurance during design, construction and operation of nuclear power plants - p. 704 31. Chapter 22: Commissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 740 32. Chapter 23: Operational safety of nuclear power plants - p. 772 33. Chapter 24: Decommissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 830 34. Part IV: Appendices - p. 888 35. Appendix 1: The justification test for new nuclear power development: United Kingdom experience - p. 888 36. Appendix 2: Nuclear safety culture: management, assessment and improvement of individual behaviour - p. 906 37. Appendix 3: Nuclear installation safety: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) training programmes, materials and resources - p. 918 38. Appendix 4: Simulator training for nuclear power plant control room personnel - p. 933 39. Appendix 5: Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP): multilateral cooperation in nuclear regulation and new reactor design - p. 947 40. Index - p. 971
The potential development of any nuclear power programme should include a rigorous justification process reviewing the substantial regulatory, economic and technical information necessary for implementation, given the long term commitments involved in any new nuclear power project. Infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes reviews the fundamental issues and approaches to nuclear power justification in countries considering nuclear new build or redevelopment.
Part one covers the infrastructure requirements for any new nuclear power programme, with chapters detailing the role and responsibilities of government, regulatory bodies and nuclear operator and the need for human resources and technical capability at the national level. Part two focuses on issues relevant to the justification process, including nuclear safety, radiation protection and emergency planning. Current designs and advanced reactors and radioactive waste management are also considered, along with the economic, social and environmental impacts of nuclear power development. Part three reviews the development of nuclear power programme, from nuclear power plant site selection and licensing, through construction and operation, and on to decommissioning. Finally, a series of valuable appendices detail the UK experience of justification, nuclear safety culture and training, and the multinational design evaluation programme (MDEP).
With its distinguished editor and expert team of contributors, Infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes is an essential reference for international and national stakeholders in this field, particularly governmental, non-governmental and regulatory bodies, nuclear power operators and consultants.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. Cover 3. Table of Contents - p. Cover 4. Copyright - p. Cover 5. Contributor contact details - p. iv 6. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy - p. xxi 7. Chapter 1: Overview of infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes - p. xxvi 8. Part I: Infrastructure of nuclear power programmes - p. 33 9. Chapter 2: The lifecycle of a nuclear power plant - p. 33 10. Chapter 3: The role of government in establishing the framework for nuclear power programmes - p. 54 11. Chapter 4: Regulatory requirements and practices in nuclear power programmes - p. 93 12. Chapter 5: Responsibilities of the nuclear operator in nuclear power programmes - p. 125 13. Chapter 6: The need for human resources in nuclear power programmes - p. 146 14. Chapter 7: National technical capability development in nuclear power programmes - p. 188 15. Part II: Justification of nuclear power programmes - p. 219 16. Chapter 8: Application of the justification principle to nuclear power development - p. 219 17. Chapter 9: Available and advanced nuclear technologies for nuclear power programs - p. 260 18. Chapter 10: Nuclear safety in nuclear power programs - p. 293 19. Chapter 11: Radiation protection in nuclear power programmes - p. 331 20. Chapter 12: Emergency planning in nuclear power programmes - p. 387 21. Chapter 13: Non-proliferation safeguards in nuclear power programmes - p. 420 22. Chapter 14: Spent fuel and radioactive waste management in nuclear power programmes - p. 428 23. Chapter 15: The economics of nuclear power: past, present and future aspects - p. 501 24. Chapter 16: Social impacts and public perception of nuclear power - p. 547 25. Chapter 17: Environmental impacts and assessment in nuclear power programmes - p. 566 26. Part III: Development of nuclear power programmes - p. 596 27. Chapter 18: Site selection and evaluation for nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 596 28. Chapter 19: Bid invitation in nuclear power plant procurement - p. 620 29. Chapter 20: Licensing for nuclear power plant siting, construction and operation - p. 655 30. Chapter 21: Quality assurance during design, construction and operation of nuclear power plants - p. 704 31. Chapter 22: Commissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 740 32. Chapter 23: Operational safety of nuclear power plants - p. 772 33. Chapter 24: Decommissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs) - p. 830 34. Part IV: Appendices - p. 888 35. Appendix 1: The justification test for new nuclear power development: United Kingdom experience - p. 888 36. Appendix 2: Nuclear safety culture: management, assessment and improvement of individual behaviour - p. 906 37. Appendix 3: Nuclear installation safety: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) training programmes, materials and resources - p. 918 38. Appendix 4: Simulator training for nuclear power plant control room personnel - p. 933 39. Appendix 5: Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP): multilateral cooperation in nuclear regulation and new reactor design - p. 947 40. Index - p. 971
