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guidebook provides an overview of nuclear power plant instrumentation and control technology and the background against which such systems are implemented. The material which is presented was selected and assembled by an international
The nuclear power plant (NPP) design characteristics represent a fundamental part of the Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) database. They provide important information on the main components of an NPP unit, such as the reactor or turbine, briefly describe safety
Nuclear generating stations are designed to operate for extended periods at a constant power level, requiring that a steady state balance is maintained between the rate of energy released from the fuel in the reactor and the electrical output of the generator.
In a fossil-fueled power plant, heat, from the burning of coal, oil, or natural gas, converts (boils) water into steam (A), which is piped to the turbine (B). In the turbine, the steam passes through the blades, which spins the electrical generator (C), resulting in a flow of electricity.
information to countries that wish to introduce nuclear power. It also provides information for broader audiences engaged in energy, environmental and economic policy making. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators.
Download PDF (2.08 MB) This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the necessary characteristics of electrical power systems for nuclear power plants, and of the processes for developing these systems, in order to meet the safety requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-2/1 (Rev. 1).
Many countries are considering introducing nuclear power to ensure reliable energy supplies and curb greenhouse gas emissions. For such countries, the IAEA has developed the ‘Milestones Approach’ based on lessons learned by countries that either have or are starting nuclear power programmes.
