IEEE Guide for Application of the Single-Failure Criterion to Nuclear Power Generating Station Safety Systems

This guide interprets and provides guidance for applying the single-failure criterion, discusses failures, and presents an acceptable method of single-failure analysis. IEEE Std 603 requires application of the single-failure criterion to safety systems in their performance of safety functions. In practice, the single-failure analysis is a tool that should be applied during the design, acceptance review, and modification processes.