Development of Rules on Concrete Containment Vessels for NPP

Abstract

“Rules on Concrete Containment Vessels for Nuclear Power Plants” was first published in 2003. It was revised in 2011 and the latest Edition was published in 2015. Endorsement of this Code is expected in the very near future. There are two types of reactor containments: steel containment vessels (hereinafter referred to as “SCV”) and concrete containment vessels (hereinafter referred to as “CCV”). The former is addressed by Rules on Design and Construction for Nuclear Power Plants, and the latter by Rules on Concrete Containment Vessels for Nuclear Power Plants, including Reinforced Concrete Containment Vessel (hereinafter referred to as “RCCV”), Pre-stressed Concrete Containment Vessel (hereinafter referred to as “PCCV”), and hybrid containment vessels which are required further safety and reliability.