nbsp   What are the CANDU safety systems?
[A. CANDU Technology] [B. The Industry] [C. Cost/Benefit] [D. Safety/Liability] [E. Waste] [F. Security/Non-Proliferation] [G. Uranium] [H. Research Reactors] [I. Other R&D] [J. Further Info] The safety philosophy of CANDU reactors [1] is based upon the principle of “Defence-in-Depth”, which includes redundancy (using at least two components or systems for a given function), diversity (using two physically or functionally different means for a given function), separation (using barriers and/or distance to separate components or systems for a given function), and protection (seismically and environmentally qualifying all safety systems, equipment, and structures, including tornado protection). This philosophy is applied throughout the plant design, from the Reactor Regulation System and Special Safety Systems, to the process control systems, and the electrical power supply (including independent, separated supplies of backup power supply). The philosophy is also embodied in the Secondar
