BS IEC 62855:2016 provides the electrotechnical engineering guidelines for analysis of AC and DC
electrical power systems in nuclear power plants (NPPs) in order to demonstrate that the
power sources and the distribution systems have the capability for safe operation and shut
down of the NPP, bringing it to a controlled state after an anticipated operational occurrence
or accident conditions and finally reaching a safe state.The analytical studies discussed in this document provide assurance that the design bases
are satisfied to meet their functional requirements under the conditions produced by the
applicable design basis events. The studies provide assurance that the electrical power
system is capable of supporting safety functions during all required plant conditions.NOTE The safety functions are described in IAEA Specific Safety Requirements SSR-2/1 related to the design of the nuclear power plants.Analytical studies validate the robustness and adequacy of design margins and demonstrate
the capability of electrical power systems to support plant operation for normal, abnormal,
degraded and accident conditions.The analyses are used to verify that the electrical power system can withstand minor
disturbances and that the consequences of major disturbances or failures do not degrade the
capability of the electrical power systems to support safe shutdown of the plant and maintain
the plant in shutdown condition.The analyses are performed with one or more ofsimulation tools (software and hardware) that have been verified and validated,hand calculations, andtests.This document provides guidance on the types of analyses required to demonstrate that the
plant's auxiliary power system can perform the required safety functions. This document does
not provide specific details on how the analysis should be conducted.This document does not cover digital controllers (such as controllers for rectifiers, inverters,
sequencers and electrical protection devices) used in electrical power systems. IEC 61513
gives recommendations that apply to the electronic controls and protective elements of the
electrical power systems.This document does not include environmental conditions (i.e. temperature, humidity, etc.) or
external events (seismic, flooding, fire, high energy electromagnetic pulse, etc.) that may
impact equipment sizing or protection requirements. The external events lightning and
geomagnetic storms are included.This document does not cover additional or unique requirements for stand-alone power
system, such as power supplies for security measures in NPPs. Pertinent clauses of this
document may be used as a guideline for such systems.Cross References:IEC 60034IEC 60038IEC 60364IEC 60364-5-52IEC 60479IEC 60880IEC 60909IEC 60964IEC 61000IEC 61225IEC 61508IEC 61508-1IEC 61508-2IEC 61508-3IEC 61508-4IEC 61513IEC 61660IEC 62003IEC 62138IEC 62271-200IEC 62305IEC 62305-1IEC 62305-3IEC 62305-4IEC 62340IEC 62342IEC 62443IEC 62566IEC 62645IEC 62671IEC 63046ISO/IEC 27001ISO/IEC 27002IAEA GS-G-3.1IAEA GS-G-3.5IAEA GS-R-3IAEA SSG-30IAEA SSG-34IAEA SSG-39IAEA SSR-2/1:2012IAEA NG-T-3.8IAEA NSS 17IAEA Safety Glossary:2016IAEA TECDOC 1770All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.