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  • IEC 61343:1996

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    Nuclear reactor instrumentation - Boiling light water reactors (BWR) - Measurements in the reactor vessel for monitoring adequate cooling within the core

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    Language(s):  English - French, Russian

    Published date:  20-03-1996

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    Clause
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Operational conditions
       4.1 Normal operation
       4.2 Abnormal operation
    5 Measurement methods
       5.1 Water-level measuring devices
       5.2 Temperature sensing devices
    6 Instrumentation requirements
       6.1 Differential pressure measurement
       6.2 Float switches
       6.3 Ultrasonic liquid level monitoring
       6.4 Temperature sensing devices
    7 Data processing
    8 Presentation of information
    9 Requirements for redundancy and diversity
    10 Verification and calibration
    11 In-service testing and maintenance
    12 Qualification
    13 Documentation
    Figures
    Annexes
    A Verification and qualification
    B Testing and maintenance
    C Bibliography

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    Gives requirements for core cooling monitoring instrumentation to ensure safe operation of BWRs during normal operation and during and after design basis accidents.

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    Committee TC 45/SC 45A
    Development Note Stability Date: 2017. (09/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS IEC 62118:2000 Nuclear reactor instrumentation. Pressurized water reactor (PWR) of VVER design. Monitoring adequate cooling within the core during cold shutdown
    IEC 61505:1998 Nuclear reactor instrumentation - Boiling water reactors (BWR) - Stability monitoring
    BS IEC 62117:1999 Nuclear reactor instrumentation. Pressurized light water reactors (PWR). Monitoring adequate cooling within the core during cold shutdown.
    VDE 0491-4 : 2001 NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - PRESSURIZED LIGHT WATER REACTORS - MONITORING ADEQUATE COOLING WITHIN THE CORE DURING COLD SHUTDOWN
    BS IEC 61505:1998 Nuclear reactor instrumentation. Boiling water reactors (BWR). Stability monitoring
    IEC 62118:2000 Nuclear reactor instrumentation - Pressurized water reactor (PWR) of VVER design - Monitoring adequate cooling within the core during shutdown
    IEC 62117:1999 Nuclear reactor instrumentation - Pressurized light water reactors (PWR) - Monitoring adequate cooling within the core during cold shutdown

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