IEC 61508: Compatibility, Application and Requirements in Canadian Nuclear Industry

Abstract

The renaissance of nuclear industry in Canada and worldwide comes with increasing safety concerns, requirements and regulations. This paper focuses on the study and analysis of IEC 61508 safety standard and its applications in Canadian nuclear industries. Identifying and detailed analysis of the IEC 61508 safety standard in this paper enables a clear mapping of the standard guidelines and Canadian safety requirements. The main purpose of this paper is to enable the nuclear industries in Canada to gain a nuclear-specific scope and understanding of the standard in order to better apply this standard in their industrial procedures.