Following are some of the basic safety functions prescribed for nuclear power plants:
Control of fission reaction
Containment of the radioactive fission products
Cooling of the reactor core
Maintenance of the core cooling
Maintenance of the barriers that prevent the release of radiation
The government ensures the safety of the nuclear power plants by conducting a thorough inspection before granting the siting consent for AERB registration in India. Initially, the site is properly evaluated as per the requirements specified in the AERB Code. A detailed review is carried out of various aspects like plant design, anticipated operational occurrences, safety analysis etc.