RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THE PRESSURIZED WATER REACTORS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Abstract

Nuclear power generating plants are one of the most important sources for electricity generation. Nowadays Egypt starts its first nuclear project. One of the main disadvantages of using nuclear energy is the nuclear energy accidents which can spread radiations over a wide area, these radiations harm the cell of the body which can make human death and genetic problems can occur too. So this work tries to decrease the probability and the severity of nuclear accidents by studying the parts of the pressurized water reactor nuclear plant and the sources of hazards in it then find the reason for these hazards and its effect and apply the required control on it to decrease the probabilities and the severities of this hazard on the plant and finally draw the risk matrix for the plant. Also some safety considerations must be applied on the plant to ensure its reliable and safe operation. Finally, nuclear energy is a double edged weapon so it must be handled in careful way.