Nuclear Power Plant Fire Risk Analysis

Accidental occurrence of fires from ignition sources found inside nuclear power plants has been proven to be an important risk contributor. This observation is supported by the fire events that have occurred in nuclear power plants around the world. The methodology for evaluating the fire risk, within the framework of probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), is relatively unique. This methodology not only calls for a thorough understanding of PRA for nuclear power plants, it requires an understanding of fire phenomena and the impact of fire on equipment and electrical cables.

Dr. Kazarians, the principal of Kazarians & Associates, Inc., is an internationally recognized expert in the probabilistic analysis of fire risk for nuclear power facilities. He has been instrumental in the development of the fire risk methodology employed today. He has conducted several research projects, which resulted in an increased understanding of the fire risk for nuclear power plant operators.

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