A nuclear power plant must be managed in a safe and efficient manner throughout its entire life cycle, from design through decommissioning, with the overall goal of providing reliable and affordable electricity.
Siting is the term used to describe the process to select where a nuclear installation is built and whether the decided location is suitable for it. Siting is one of the important decisions in the early stage of a planned nuclear energy project.
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The design of a nuclear power plant needs to consider specific site characteristics, operational aspects and future decommissioning plans so as to achieve the highest levels of safety. A comprehensive and thorough safety assessment is also mandatory to ensure the adequate protection of workers, the public and the environment.
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Construction and commissioning are the activities by which a nuclear power plant is built or modified and its systems, structures and components put into operation. The IAEA’s safety standards, technical reports and review services assist Member States perform these activities and achieve a high level of safety and performance.
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Safe, reliable and economic nuclear power plants typically exhibit careful, conservative operation and rigorous, well-planned maintenance activities to minimize risks to workers, the public and the environment. The IAEA Safety Standards, technical reports and safety review services help Member States achieve these goals.
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Nuclear facilities and power programmes need effective management based on robust decision making processes, involving all stakeholders and executed by skilled and well trained professionals. The IAEA helps Member States establish and implement effective management systems, knowledge management and human resource development. Read more →
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Decommissioning refers to the administrative and technical actions taken to remove all or some of the regulatory controls from an authorized facility so the facility and its site can be reused. Decommissioning includes activities such as planning, physical and radiological characterization, facility and site decontamination, dismantling, and materials management.
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Nuclear power plant safety systems are designed to mitigate a range of abnormal operating conditions. In the unlikely case of a severe accident, plant operators use guidelines developed specifically for the purpose. The IAEA has a toolkit to help operators develop these guidelines and offers training to its Member States.
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