SCK•CEN Stress Test Methodology (178 kB)Within the framework of the realization of the stress tests, the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre handed over a progress report on this subject to the FANC/AFCN on December 15, 2011.
Belgium has decided to extend the European agreements on the tests of nuclear power plants to all operational class I installations. Some of the SCK•CEN installations are also involved.
In accordance with the FANC/AFCN specifications, SCK•CEN wrote a first progress report regarding these tests. This document provides a detailed overview of the procedures proposed by SCK•CEN. These procedures are in conformity with European and Belgian guidelines. As a result, this report contains no conclusion.
The due date for SCK•CEN to hand over the final report to the national safety authorities is June 30, 2012.
The progress report can be consulted here:
SCK•CEN Stress Test Methodology (178 kB)
For more information regarding the accomplishment of the Belgian nuclear installations stress tests, please have a look on the FANC/AFCN website.