Meteorological Events in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Power Plants. Safety Guide
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Author(s): IAEA
Publisher: IAEA
ISBN: 9201021038
Format: softback
34pp
Price: €12,50
Review Date: 20 May 2004
Review: This Guide provides recommendations and guidance on conducting hazard assessments of extreme and rare meteorological phenomena. It provides interpretation of the Safety Requirements publication on Site Evaluation for Nuclear Facilities and guidance on how to fulfil these requirements. The guide discusses the extreme values of meteorological variables (wind, precipitation, snow pack, temperature and seawater level) and rare meteorological phenomena, as well as their rates of occurrence.