Monitoring of discharges of radioactive substances from nuclear power plants

摘要

The Guide concerns radiation monitoring systems, sampling systems and laboratory measurements for monitoring radioactive discharges from nuclear power plants. Detailed requirements for radiation monitoring systems are also given in Guide YVL 7.11. Radiation monitoring ensures that discharges to the atmosphere and the aquatic environment do not exceed facility-specific release limits approved by the Finnish Centre for Radiation and Nuclear Safety, derived on the basis of the provisions of the Council of State Decision (395/91). These release limits are given in the Technical Specifications of a nuclear power plant. On the basis of radiation monitoring, measures to limit discharges can be taken, when necessary. (Atomindex citation 26:044521)