A Review of Quantitative Criteria for Demonstrating Nuclear Power Plant Design Adequacy

Abstract

The paper examines some current and previous attempts to establish quantitative safety standards for nuclear power plant designs. The implications of these standards to reactor design are discussed using the results of the Darlington Probabilistic Safety Evaluation for illustration. It is concluded that standards based solely on heal th risk may not be appropriate for demonstrating design adequacy. Some additional design goals are suggested for discussion.