Reducing the loss of offsite power contribution in the core damage frequency of a VVER-1000 reactor by extending the house load operation period

Mohsendokht, Massoud; Hadad, Kamal; Jabbari, Masoud

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2018.01.030

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“…In the absence of an offsite grid system, the NPP's integrity relies solely on emergency diesel generators. However, these diesel generators may not be as reliable as offsite power from the grid under normal conditions [20]. For instance, the Zaporizhzhia NPP currently depends on a single operational 750 kilovolt (kV) external power line for the electricity required for cooling the reactors and performing other essential nuclear safety and security functions.…”

Section: Nuclear Safety Of Npp In War Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ensuring Nuclear Safety in Ukraine in Conditions of War

Teremetskyi,

Duliba,

Kiryk

et al. 2024

Arch. Sci.

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The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly raised concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants (NPPs), especially in the context of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. This precarious situation has revealed substantial weaknesses in the existing global nuclear safety framework, emphasizing the need for sweeping reforms in international law. While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has played a commendable role in advocating for nuclear safety through various resolutions, missions, and safety principles, the effectiveness of these efforts is compromised by Russia’s non-compliance and its ability to exercise veto power in the UN Security Council. Confronting these challenges requires a diverse and comprehensive approach from the international community. This includes revising international legal structures, conducting in-depth studies on nuclear safety in conflict zones, and considering diplomatic initiatives like establishing safety zones around nuclear facilities. Another possible strategy is the deployment of peacekeeping forces, though geopolitical factors currently limit its viability. Resolving the nuclear safety concerns intensified by the Russia-Ukrainian war demands robust legal and political actions, coupled with innovative solutions and global cooperation. Immediate and focused attention is crucial to avert any further escalation that risks a nuclear incident, posing dire threats not only to Ukraine but to the entire international community.

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Section: Nuclear Safety Of Npp In War Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%