Nuclear Safety Concepts and Analysis, and Intelligent Customer Requirements

The aim of this training course is to assist North American clients with developing a nuclear safety Intelligent Customer (IC) capability, as well as forming the basis of potential Design Authority (DA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) capacity for a nuclear licensee, organization or interested parties.

Outline

  • Introduction to nuclear safety
  • Basic introduction to nuclear safety
  • Regulatory framework and nuclear safety
  • Basic principles of nuclear safety
  • IC requirement
  • DA
  • Independent nuclear safety assessment
  • Hazard identification
  • Radiological consequence analysis
  • Internal and external hazards
  • Deterministic Safety Analysis (DSA)
  • Operational safety and links to safety analysis
  • Introduction to safety classification of Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs)
  • Introduction to Operational Limits and Conditions (OLCs)
  • Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA)
  • Radiation protection and safety analysis
  • Human Factors in nuclear safety
  • Modifications and change control

Who is this for?

Anyone who is interested in gaining IC capability, or those involved in:

  • Safety analysis and assessment
  • Procurement of external safety consultants, contractors and vendors
  • Regulatory interactions, with a focus on safety analysis and assessment

What prior study is recommended?

Education, skills or experience equivalent to undergraduate level.

How is it delivered?

Attendance only

2 days

Face-to-face or live online

This course can be tailored to meet your requirements.

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