IEEE 63147-2017
Criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation for nuclear power generating stations
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63147-2017 is a technical standard for accident monitoring instrumentation used in nuclear power generating stations. It addresses the instrumentation needed to detect, measure, and support response to accident conditions within nuclear plant environments. For engineers, operators, and compliance teams, the document is relevant because reliable monitoring helps support safety decisions, plant analysis, and controlled response when abnormal events occur in critical power systems.
About 63147-2017
This standard focuses on the criteria for accident monitoring instrumentation in nuclear power generating stations, placing it within nuclear engineering and power system applications. It is concerned with the functional behavior of instruments and associated components that may be relied on during accident conditions, when normal plant monitoring may be limited. As a technical document, 63147-2017 helps define expectations for instrumentation performance, suitability, and use in safety-related environments where dependable data can support operational awareness and protective actions.
Where is 63147-2017 used?
63147-2017 is typically used in the planning, specification, review, and maintenance of monitoring systems for nuclear generating stations. It is relevant to instrumentation installed around reactor and auxiliary systems, control and protection environments, and other plant locations where accident-related measurements may be needed. The standard may also inform procurement and design reviews for sensors, circuits, and monitoring devices intended to remain useful under harsh operating or post-event conditions in nuclear power facilities.
Importance in practice
In practice, 63147-2017 matters because accident monitoring instrumentation must remain credible when plant conditions are most demanding. Clear criteria support consistency in design choices, testing, and acceptance of equipment used for safety awareness and post-event evaluation. For organizations working with nuclear systems, the standard can help reduce ambiguity in technical requirements, improve procurement decisions, and support compliance efforts. Using 63147-2017 may also strengthen confidence that monitoring functions will perform as intended during abnormal or accident scenarios.
- Accident monitoring criteria
- Nuclear station instrumentation
- Sensor and circuit suitability
- Safety-related performance expectations
- Design and compliance reference
- Publication Date: 2017
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Nuclear Engineering; Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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- This Version: 63147 (2017)
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