Safety Infrastructure Development for Introduction of Nuclear Power

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 0

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 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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. IAEA Workshop on Evaluation Methodology for Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development, 10 -12 December 2008, Vienna 5

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