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Safety Infrastructure Development for Introduction of Nuclear Power
S.K. Sharma Chairman, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, India
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December
2008, Vienna
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December 2008, Vienna
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Key Technical Elements for Long-Term Safety Assurance
• Regulatory Body and Safety Standards.
• Technical Competence in Operating Organisation, Regulatory Body and Technical Support Organisations.
• Vendor Support
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December 2008, Vienna
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Developing Regulatory Body (RB) and Safety Standards (SS)
• Form a RB with a small core group, supplemented by Safety and Advisory Committees.
• Use available International SS; Develop National SS after some experience.
• Design certification of NPP by RB of Vendor Country. Examine site specific issues and novel design features.
• Progressively expand RB by inducting experienced personnel from Operating and Technical Support Organizations.
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December 2008, Vienna
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Building Technical Competence
• Training of O&M staff, Regulators and Technical Support Personnel in NPP of similar design and in RB and TSO of Vendor Country.
• Direct involvement in preparation of O&M documents, equipment erection and commissioning.
• Progressively develop In-house R&D and Analysis Capabilities with long-term operation and future expansion in view
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December 2008, Vienna
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Vendor Support
• Though Safety is National responsibility, moral responsibility rests with vendor.
• Vendor’s Safety Culture will strongly influence safety culture of new entrant.
• Strong, Proactive and Long-Term support from Vendor is crucial for ensuring safety and for success of programme.
• Training of personnel, technology transfer, oversight during initial operation.
IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10-12 December 2008, Vienna
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Harmonization of Vendor Support
• Vendor’s Bid to include details of all elements of technical support and the time frame involved.
• Evaluation of vendor support programme against a Template to be developed by IAEA.
• Evaluation of success of vendor support programme at important stages e.g. Before Initial Fuel Loading.
• Arrangement between New Entrant’s and Vendor’s country for training in specific areas e.g. Regulatory Aspects.
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