What is BS IEC 60951-1- Radiation monitoring equipment for nuclear power plants about?
BS IEC 60951 is an international standard that discusses instrumentation important to safety of nuclear power plants.
BS IEC 60951-1 is the first part of the IEC 60951 series that provides general guidance on the design principles and performance criteria for equipment to measure radiation and fluid (gaseous effluents or liquids) radioactivity levels at nuclear power plants during and after an accident.
The object of BS IEC 60951-1 is to lay down mandatory general requirements and give examples of acceptable methods for equipment for continuous monitoring of radioactivity within the plant during and after accident conditions in nuclear power plants using light water reactors.
BS IEC 60951-1 is limited to equipment for continuous monitoring of radioactivity in an accident and post-accident conditions.
Sample extraction and laboratory analysis are essential to a complete program of effluent monitoring and are not within the scope of BS IEC 60951-1.
Who is BS IEC 60951-1 - Radiation monitoring equipment for nuclear power plants for?
BS IEC 60951-1 on radiation monitoring equipment for nuclear power plants is useful for:
- Nuclear power plants
- Atomic energy agencies
- Atomic research organizations
- Nuclear power plants electrical systems and equipment manufacturers
- Operators of NPP, systems evaluators, and licensors
- Nuclear safety authorities
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS IEC 60951-1 - Radiation monitoring equipment for nuclear power plants?
The main purpose of equipment for continuous monitoring of radioactivity in accident or post-accident conditions is to continuously measure radiation levels in appropriate areas and processes. These radiation measurements are displayed locally and/or in control rooms and/or incident control centers to keep plant operators aware of current radiological conditions. This information is used by operators to assess plant conditions, take appropriate actions in order to mitigate the consequences of a plant accident and prevent the inadvertent release of radiation, and by site emergency personnel, national authorities, for actions necessary to safeguard public and plant personnel.
BS IEC 60951-1 is intended for use by purchasers in developing specifications for their plant specific radiation monitoring systems and by manufacturers to identify needed product characteristics when developing systems for accident monitoring conditions.
BS IEC 60951-1 specifies, for the equipment described above, the general characteristics, general test procedures, radiation, electrical, safety, and environmental characteristics, and the identification and certification of the equipment.
The tests in BS IEC 60951-1 help demonstrate the performance capabilities of radiation monitoring equipment and determine whether or not they are fit for purpose.
Thus, BS IEC 60951-21 is your guide on ensuring radiation monitoring equipment in operation play a positive role in the safety and operational integrity of nuclear power plants.
