Tag: Nuclear Power

IEEE Standard for Mobile Radiation Monitors Used for Homeland Security

The operational and performance requirements for mobile radiation monitors (MRMs) used in homeland security applications are specified in this standard. MRMs may be operated while in motion or while in…

American National Standard Performance Criteria for Handheld Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides

Performance specifications and testing methods for the evaluation of handheld instruments (also known as radionuclide identification devices or RIDs) used for the detection and identification of radionuclides, which emit gamma…

American National Standard Performance Criteria for Backpack-Based Radiation-Detection Systems Used for Homeland Security

The operational and performance requirements for backpack-based radiation-detection systems (BRDs) used in homeland security applications are specified in this standard. BRDs are typically worn by the user during operations to…

IEEE Guide for Human Factors Engineering for the Validation of System Designs and Integrated Systems Operations at Nuclear Facilities

Guidance to prepare, plan, and conduct human factors performance-based validation of a component, sub-system, or system prior to its placement in-service, to assess reasonable confidence of compliance with functional and…

American National Standard Performance Criteria for Handheld Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides – Amendment 1

Performance specifications and testing methods for the evaluation of handheld instruments (also known as radionuclide identification devices or RIDs) used for the detection and identification of radionuclides, which emit gamma…

IEEE Standard for Electrical Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for Nuclear Fueled Power Generating Stations

This document prescribes the mechanical, electrical, and test requirements for the design, construction, and installation of electrical penetration assemblies in containment structures for stationary nuclear fueled power generating stations. The…

IEEE/IEC International Standard – Guide for incorporating human reliability analysis into probabilistic risk assessments for nuclear power generating stations and other nuclear facilities

A structured framework for the incorporation of human reliability analysis (HRA) into probabilistic risk assessments (PRAs) is provided in this guide. To enhance the analysis of human/system interactions in PRAs,…

IEEE/IEC International Standard – Nuclear facilities – Equipment important to safety – Seismic qualification

This International Standard describes methods for establishing seismic qualification procedures that will yield quantitative data to demonstrate that the equipment can meet its performance requirements. This document is applicable to…

IEEE/NACE Approved Draft Standard – Atmospheric Above Grade Inspection and Assessment of Corrosion on Steel Electrical Transmission, Distribution, and Substation Structures

This standard provides requirements to:(1) help utilities identify structures that may be high risk for above-grade corrosion; (2) inspect the selected structures; (3) categorize the condition of structures based on…
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