The different components of a nuclear power plant are hereafter represented in diagram form: |
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A nuclear power plant is safe when it simultaneously complies with the following conditions:
• The elements (equipment, material) are designed properly and of high quality, and will remain so. • The operating procedures are appropriate and the staff that is responsible for their application is competent. • The operation is carried out by persons applying a sound “safety culture”. By way of example this could be compared to a car: For a car to be safe on the public highway • it should dispose of the appropriate safety devices (brakes, airbags,…) • the driver should be acquainted with the traffic regulations and the piloting techniques (in other words, he should possess a valid driving license) • the driver should obey the traffic rules and adopt a safe attitude in traffic. |
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