Safety Evaluation Report of Barakah Units 1 and

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SER Summary-CLA Barakah Units 1&2
Significant differences between the reference plant and Barakah Units 1 and 2 are discussed
later in this section.
Summary of KINS Safety Evaluation Report for Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4
A brief summary of the KINS Safety Evaluation Report (SER) for Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4 is
provided in the section below.
The KINS SER for the Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Company construction licence
application for Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4 includes a technical review and evaluation of the
PSAR, quality assurance program manual, environmental impact assessment report, and
statement of the applicant’s technical capabilities. The intent of the KINS review and
evaluation of the Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4 application was to verify that the preliminary design
of the nuclear reactors and associated facilities, compatibility of the site, and radiological
environmental impact of the construction and operation of the facility met the regulatory
requirements. The KINS SER provides a summary description of each section of the PSAR,
followed by a listing of the applicable regulatory review requirements, a technical evaluation,
and conclusions regarding acceptability relative to the applicable regulations.
The KINS review determined that the Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4 design, location, structures,
and equipment met regulatory requirements and do not present any harm to the environment
or public from radioactive materials. KINS concluded in its SER for Shin-Kori Units 3 and 4
that the “… structures and equipment of the nuclear power reactor and related facilities are
compliant with the technical standards defined by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Education,
Science and Technology.”
Major Differences Between Barakah Units 1 and 2 and Reference Plant Design
Supplement 1 of the Barakah Units 1 and 2 PSAR identifies the departures from the
reference plant design. Design departures are attributed to either: UAE regulatory
requirements, site-specific characteristics, or site-specific design differences. Site-specific
characteristics and site-specific design differences include:
• Higher ultimate heat sink temperature of Arabian Gulf water
• Higher ambient air temperatures
• Effects of dust and sandstorms
• Lower electric grid voltage and frequency
Major design differences between Barakah Units 1 and 2 and the reference plant are
summarized in the following paragraphs.
The Barakah Units 1 and 2 Containment Building walls and the Auxiliary Building walls are
thicker for further protection against the effects of large commercial aircraft impact. This
design change is made to comply with FANR regulatory requirements that utilize recent
international guidance for aircraft hazards analysis.
The electrical capacity of the emergency diesel generators is increased from 8,000 kW to
8,700 kW to accommodate the increased loads resulting from higher seawater and ambient
temperatures at the Barakah site. Similarly, the electrical capacity of the AAC diesel
generator is increased from 7,200 kW to 8,700 kW. These design changes are a result of
Barakah site-specific characteristics.