Design features to achieve defence in depth in small and medium sized reactors.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	International Atomic Energy Agency
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2009.
Series:	IAEA nuclear energy series ; no. NP-T-2.2.
Subjects:	Nuclear reactors > Safety measures. Nuclear reactors > Design and construction. Nuclear reactors > Risk assessment. Nuclear reactors > Management.
Online Access:	Connect to online resource

Description
Abstract:	This publication presents the state of the art in the design approaches used to achieve defense in depth in pressurized water reactors, pressurized light water reactors, cooled heavy water moderated reactors, high temperature gas cooled reactors, sodium cooled and lead cooled fast reactors, and non-conventional designs within the small and medium sized reactors (SMR) range. Particular attention is given to those approaches that eliminate accident initiators or prevent accident consequences by incorporating inherent and passive safety features and passive systems into the safety design concepts of such reactors. The information presented in this publication could be used for assessment studies of innovative nuclear energy systems involving SMRs, as well as in evaluating the overall technical potential of innovative SMRs in member states.--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:	264 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. Also available online.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9789201042095 9201042094
ISSN:	1995-7807 ;