Introduction to Nuclear Safety: Principles and Applications

The book provides an accessible introduction to nuclear safety, covering principles, applications, and methodologies, with examples of how safety cases can tackle specific problems. It emphasizes the importance of reducing risks to as low as reasonably practicable and discusses the safety case life-cycle, including design, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. It also provides guidance on implementing and adopting safety case documents within the plant.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2024
Publisher: Whittles Publishing

Nuclear safety is a critical issue that requires comprehensive understanding and attention. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of nuclear safety, guiding the reader through the 'why' and 'how' of constructing a nuclear safety case. The theory is enhanced by the provision of examples on how safety cases may tackle a particular problem, making it a valuable resource for industry professionals.

The book adopts a consensus approach to the various methodologies used in the industry, providing a good grounding for the application of nuclear safety in the manner required for their industry. It begins by discussing the legal, financial, and moral reasons for pursuing nuclear safety, highlighting the importance of reducing risks to as low as reasonably practicable. The safety case life-cycle is then described, from design to commissioning to operations and decommissioning, and typical safety case methodologies are discussed.

In considering the applications of nuclear safety, examples of how to undertake an assessment are given. Producing a safety case is not solely a theoretical exercise; it must be implemented and adopted for use within the plant. Therefore, the book describes how safety case documents can be utilised within the plant, assuming only a relatively basic knowledge of physics, engineering, and mathematics. However, the interested reader can find more detailed texts in the bibliography.

Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the nuclear industry, providing a clear and concise overview of the principles and applications of nuclear safety. It is well-written and accessible, making it an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in nuclear engineering and related fields.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849955386