Infrastructure and Methodologies for the Justification of Nuclear Power Programmes

by Agustin Alonso (Editor)

Overview

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. - Offers a comprehensive analysis of the infrastructure and methodologies required to justify the creation of nuclear power programmes in any country - Provides coverage of the main issues and potential benefit linked to nuclear power - Reviews the implementation of a nuclear power programme with particular reference to the requirements and methods involved in construction

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857093776
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	01/19/2012
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1024
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Agustín Alonso is Emeritus Professor and Chair of Nuclear Technology at Madrid Polytechnic University, Spain, and serves on the IAEA’s International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group (INSAG).

Table of Contents

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy Chapter 1: Overview of infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes Abstract: 1.1 The past, current and future phases in the development of nuclear power 1.2 The main factors shaping the deployment of nuclear power 1.3 The bases for the development of nuclear power 1.4 Conclusion Part I: Infrastructure of nuclear power programmes Chapter 2: The lifecycle of a nuclear power plant Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Overview of the complete nuclear fuel cycle 2.3 Overview of the nuclear power plant lifecycle 2.4 Requirements for new nuclear power plants 2.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 3: The role of government in establishing the framework for nuclear power programmes Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Role of government in the justification process 3.3 International requirements 3.4 Knowledge management 3.5 Regulatory requirements 3.6 New entrants 3.7 Future trends Chapter 4: Regulatory requirements and practices in nuclear power programmes Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Basic characteristics of regulatory organizations 4.3 Creation, authority, responsibilities and competence of the regulatory body 4.4 Development, functions and management system of the regulatory body 4.5 Development of the regulatory framework and approaches 4.6 The regulatory function: development of a regulatory pyramid 4.7 Development of the licensing process and major regulatory activities during the licensing process 4.8 The compliance function: verification and oversight during construction and operation 4.9 The enforcement function 4.10 Regulatory transparency and openness, and the relationship with the operating organization and other stakeholders 4.11 Regulatory support and research 4.12 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Responsibilities of the nuclear operator in nuclear power programmes Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The responsibilities of the nuclear operator 5.3 The means to enact responsibilities and enhance leadership effectiveness 5.4 Responsibilities of the operator in the lifecycle of a nuclear power plant 5.5 Importance of organisations for safe operation 5.6 Building and maintaining an operations organisation 5.7 Monitoring and evaluating organisational effectiveness 5.8 Maintaining organisations 5.9 Basis for safe operation 5.10 Engineering support and design authority Chapter 6: The need for human resources in nuclear power programmes Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Human resource requirements of the nuclear stakeholders 6.3 High-level nuclear education programmes 6.4 Changing specialization requirements in the nuclear power plant lifecycle 6.5 International experience 6.6 Initial and sustained training programmes 6.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 7: National technical capability development in nuclear power programmes Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Establishing the foundation for national technical development 7.3 Understanding the nuclear power plant (NPP) design 7.4 National participation in siting 7.5 National participation in design, equipment manufacture and construction 7.6 Plant commissioning 7.7 Plant operation 7.8 Longer-term operation and management 7.9 Decommissioning 7.11 Acknowledgements Part II: Justification of nuclear power programmes Chapter 8: Application of the justification principle to nuclear power development Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The ethics of the justification principle 8.3 The justification process 8.4 The terms of the justification equation 8.5 The benefits of nuclear energy 8.6 Risks and detriments of nuclear energy 8.7 Conclusions Chapter 9: Available and advanced nuclear technologies for nuclear power programs Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Classification of advanced nuclear reactors 9.3 Key advances in technology 9.4 Advanced nuclear reactor designs 9.5 Non-electrical applications 9.

Editorial Reviews

"This book provides guidance on the principles on which appropriate radiation protection can be based. Readers from nuclear power industries would find the analysis of the environmental impacts of nuclear installations interesting." —Materials World

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