ISO 7753:1987
Nuclear energy; Performance and testing requirements for criticality detection and alarm systems
- Standard No.
- ISO 7753:1987
- Release Date
- 1987
- Published By
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Status
- Replace By
- ISO 7753:2018
- Latest
- ISO 7753:2023
- Scope
- Is applicable to all operations with plutonium, uranium 233, uranium enriched in the 235 isotope, and other fissionable materials. Does not require separate additional instrumentation when the operating instrumentation of the facilities meets its requirements. Is principally concerned with gamma-radiation rate-sensing systems. Annex A refers to the specification of a minimum accident of concern, annex B provides examples of application, and annex C provides guidance for development of emergency plans. Does not include details of administrative steps or specific design and description of instrumentation.
ISO 7753:1987 history
- 2023 ISO 7753:2023 Nuclear criticality safety — Use of criticality accident alarm systems for operations
- 2018 ISO 7753:2018 Nuclear criticality safety — Use of criticality accident alarm systems for operations
- 1987 ISO 7753:1987 Nuclear energy; Performance and testing requirements for criticality detection and alarm systems
