Some Results and Insights from the Darlington Probabilistic Safety Evaluation

Abstract

The Darlington Probabiltstic Safety Evaluation (DPSE) represents the first comprehensive study of a multi-unit CANDU nuclear generating station using up-to-date risk assessment methods. A previous paper [1] described the methodology used in the DPSE and provided some preljminary results. In this paper we present some of the final results of the study and provide additional information to identify the major contributors to accident frequency and risk. Some insights are offered into the relative significance of these results.