Code Case Development Procedures through the KEPIC-MN Q and A System

KEPIC (Korea Electric Power Industry Code) is a detailed technology standard that specifies the methods and procedures for the design, manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, examination and maintenance to ensure the safety, reliability and quality of facilities used for the electric power industry. Our construction capacity of a power plant and operation experience have reached a level of a developed country, based on consistent investments and technical improvements in the electric power industry. In addition, our national competitiveness has been improved through the export of nuclear facilities. KEPIC has responded to the pending technology issues in the industry by issuing a Code Case, Interpretations, and a Table of Errata through the operation of a Q and A System. This has resulted in the development of technology requirements that are applied to the real world industry, which have ultimately resolved pending nuclear power-related issues, difficulties faced by plant owners, problems involved with latest technological applications, and safety demonstrations in relation to nuclear facilities. In addition, it is considered that this process has contributed to the creation of an economic effect by suggesting the technology requirements most appropriate for domestic and overseas industrial conditions.