Infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes

Abstract

Overview of infrastructure and methodologies for the justification of nuclear power programmes. Part 1 Infrastructure of nuclear power programmes: The lifecycle of a nuclear power plant The role of government in establishing the framework for nuclear power programmes Regulatory requirements and practices in nuclear power programmes Responsibilities of the nuclear operator in nuclear power programmes The need for human resources in nuclear power programmes National technical capability development in nuclear power programmes. Part 2 Justification of nuclear power programmes: Application of the justification principle to nuclear power development Available and advanced nuclear technologies for nuclear power programmes Nuclear safety in nuclear power programmes Radiation protection in nuclear power programmes Emergency planning in nuclear power programmes Non-proliferation safeguards in nuclear power programmes Spent fuel and radioactive waste management in nuclear power programmes The economics of nuclear power: past, present and future aspects Social impacts and public perception of nuclear power Environmental impacts and assessment in nuclear power programmes. Part 3 Development of nuclear power programmes: Site selection and evaluation for nuclear power plants Bid invitation in nuclear power plant procurement Licensing for nuclear power plant siting, construction and operation Quality assurance during design, construction and operation of nuclear power plants Commissioning of nuclear power plants (NNPs) Operational safety of nuclear power plants Decommissioning of nuclear power plants (NPPs).