What is BS IEC 63147-Accident monitoring of nuclear power generating stations about?
BS IEC 63147 is a safety standard that aims to maintain integrity of nuclear power generating stations for efficient and timely implementation of risk mitigation measures.
BS IEC 63147 specifies the functional and design criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation for new plant designs and nuclear power generating stations desiring to perform design modifications.
BS IEC 63147 does not apply to the following:
- Accident monitoring instrumentation that is intended solely for historical recording or solely for maintenance purposes
- Other instrumentation that may be available during accident conditions
Who is BS IEC 63147- Accident monitoring of nuclear power generating stations for?
BS IEC 63147 on nuclear power generating stations is useful to:
- Nuclear power stations
- Atomic research organizations
- Nuclear power plants electrical systems and equipment manufacturers
- Operators of nuclear power plants, system evaluators and licensors
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS IEC 63147- Accident monitoring of nuclear power generating stations?
A nuclear power plant (NPP) has a large number of components and equipment, which are all coordinated by instrumentation systems. As a result, the safety of nuclear power plant instrumentation is important for support and reliable power generation through controlling plant processes.
The purpose of BS IEC 63147 is to establish selection, design, performance, qualification, and display criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation for anticipated operational occurrences, design basis events, and severe accidents.
BS IEC 63147 applies to accident monitoring instrumentation intended for use during the following operations:
- As required for planned operator action related to accident mitigation
- For assessing plant conditions, safety system performance, and making decisions related to plant response to abnormal events
- For achieving and maintaining safe shutdown following an accident
With BS IEC 63147 you can adopt best industry requirements to ensure appropriate levels of safety, security, environmental, health, and interference protection, while meeting applicable laws and regulations.
