Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: The decision to develop a nuclear power programme is a significant undertaking by any country. In preparing the necessary nuclear power infrastructure, there are numerous activities that must be completed in a timely manner in line with the objectives of the nuclear power programme. This publication defines three milestones in the development of the infrastructure necessary for introducing nuclear power and provides guidance on the activities that need to be carried out before each milestone. This new revision incorporates the experiences and feedback from several countries which have already completed or progressed significantly in all three phases. It also includes an annex for outlining the specific infrastructure considerations for Small Modular Reactors, which are expected to be deployed in a number of countries in the coming years. This publication is principally for decision-makers, advisers and senior managers in government, utilities and regulatory bodies in Member States interested in introducing nuclear power.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NG-G-3.1 (Rev. 2)

Year: 2024

Date Issued: 7/3/2024

ISBN: 978-92-0-150223-0

Date Released: 6/27/2024

Pages: 119

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Keywords for the element: IAEA Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power Programme, Nuclear Power Infrastructure, Nuclear Programme Development, Infrastructure Milestones, Nuclear Power Milestones, Nuclear Infrastructure Development, Small Modular Reactors, SMR Infrastructure, Nuclear Programme Planning, Nuclear Power Activities, Timely Completion, Nuclear Infrastructure Phases, Nuclear Power Objectives, Nuclear Infrastructure Guidance, National Nuclear Power, Decision Makers, Government Advisers, Senior Managers, Utilities, Regulatory Bodies, Member States, Nuclear Power Introduction, Nuclear Infrastructure Experiences, Nuclear Power Feedback, Infrastructure Considerations, Nuclear Power Deployment, Nuclear Programme Execution, Nuclear Power Preparation, Regulatory Guidance, Nuclear Development Phases, Infrastructure Planning, Nuclear Programme Management, Small Modular Reactors Deployment, National Infrastructure, Nuclear Power Guidance, Nuclear Programme Implementation, Regulatory Framework, Nuclear Power Decision Making, Infrastructure Annex, Nuclear Power Progress, National Nuclear Planning

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15516/milestones-in-the-development-of-a-national-infrastructure-for-nuclear-power

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Legal and Regulatory

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Publication Type: Non-serial Publications

Description: This publication aims to provide Member States with a concise overview of the latest developments regarding SMR technology worldwide. It explores SMRs under development, their potential growth trajectory, and the lifecycle of SMR development from concept to decommissioning. It also examines the unique global role the IAEA plays in supporting the establishment of sustainable nuclear power programmes and in catalysing technology development and deployment in Member States including through efforts such as the SMR Platform and the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI). Most data presented in this publication come from the 2024 update to the ARIS database. Publications on the status of SMR technology developments have been published in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Year: 2024

Date Released: 10/18/2024

Pages: 48

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15790/small-modular-reactors-advances-in-smr-developments-2024

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Decommissioning...

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Publication Type: INSAG Series

Description: This publication developed by the International Nuclear Safety Advisory Group (INSAG) supplements its advice provided in INSAG-10 underscoring application of the principle of defence in depth in nuclear safety for small modular reactors and related emerging technologies. It is intended to stimulate discussion and to promote practical action at all levels to enhance safety of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). INSAG provides recommendations on current and emerging nuclear safety issues to the IAEA, the nuclear community, and the public. The report is intended for use by governmental authorities and by the nuclear industry and its supporting organizations. In particular, the intended audience includes national decision makers for nuclear power programmes using small modular reactors (SMRs), researchers and designers in this field and nuclear and radiation safety experts.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Series Info: No. 28

Year: 2024

Date Issued: 7/9/2024

ISBN: 978-92-0-121724-0

Series Number: 28

Date Released: 7/8/2024

Pages: 14

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Keywords for the element: INSAG, Nuclear Safety Advisory Group, Application of the Principle of Defence in Depth, Nuclear Safety, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Nuclear Reactors, Safety Measures, Design and Construction, Nuclear Industry, Regulations, INSAG-10, Emerging Technologies, Discussions, Practical Action, Nuclear Safety Issues, IAEA, Nuclear Community, Public, Governmental Authorities, National Decision Makers, Nuclear Power Programmes, Researchers, Designers, Radiation Safety Experts, Design and Safety Assessment, Carbon Free Source of Energy, Large Evolutionary Nuclear Power Plants, Mitigation Measures, Passive Features of SMRs, Graded Approach, Performance and Prescriptive based Regulation, Redundancy, Diversity and Protection against Internal and External Hazards, Implementation of Specific Measures, Prevention, Concepts

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15676/application-of-the-principle-of-defence-in-depth-in-nuclear-safety-to-small-modular-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Nuclear Security

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FeedUid: 15676

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication covers two main aspects of safety against external events including the site hazard assessment and the robustness of the installation against external hazards. This publication provides practical guidance and information for the development of the technology-neutral safety framework for assessing the applicability of site evaluation requirements considering site-installation interactions and taking into account the innovative safety features of the advanced reactors. A methodology is provided for an overall optimization of safety measures against external hazards, including the use of a risk-informed approach, supporting the effective and balanced implementation of the defence in depth concept. This methodology covers the application of grading that considers the safety features of the nuclear installation, allowing for a reduced implementation time/cost while ensuring robustness of the installation for applicable hazards. This publication is useful for both new and existing nuclear installations and is intended to be used by regulatory bodies, designers, operating organizations, vendors, research institutes, and technical support organizations working in the area of nuclear safety.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Series Info: No. 2042

Year: 2024

Date Issued: 3/6/2024

ISBN: 978-92-0-106524-7

Series Number: 2042

Date Released: 3/6/2024

Pages: 136

Subtitle: A Framework for the Application of Site Safety Requirements Considering the Safety Features of Nuclear Installations

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Keywords for the element: Optimization of Safety Measures, Protection of Nuclear Installations, External Hazards, Application of Site Safety Requirements, External Events, Site Hazard Assessment, Robustness, Development, Technology-Neutral Safety Framework, Site Evaluation Requirements, Site Installation Interactions, Innovative Safety Features, General Characteristics, Advanced Reactors, Methodology, Risk-Informed Approach, Effective and Balanced Implementation, Defence in Depth Concept, Application of Grading, Regulatory Bodies, Vendors, Research Institutes, Technical Support Organizations, Nuclear Facilities, Hazard Mitigation, IAEA Safety Standards, Performance-Based Strategy, Design Development Phase, Construction License Phase, Site Selection, Site Characterization, Regulatory Approaches, Possible Path Forward, Graded Approach, General Electric, GE, Hitachi PRISM Non-Light Water Small Modular Reactor, SMR, Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis, PSHA, Reactor Design Characteristics, Role of Structures, Systems and Component Safety Margins, Bounding, Hazard Screening Process, Generic Site, Risk Significance, Data Collection, Regulatory Framework, Review

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15530/optimization-of-safety-measures-for-protection-of-nuclear-installations-against-external-hazards

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Nuclear Security; Legal and Regulatory

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FeedUid: 15530

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: With an increasing interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their applications, a Technical Meeting on Considerations for the Back End of the Fuel Cycle of Small Modular Reactors was organized in September 2022 to facilitate the exchange of information and discussions to enable experts to collaboratively identify the opportunities and challenges faced at all stages needed for managing the spent fuels from different SMR technologies (e.g. storage, transportation, reprocessing and recycling, and disposal), the gaps in current infrastructure and the knowledge required to ensure an integrated approach to the overall spent fuel management strategy, as well as the potential ways to move forward in addressing them in the near, medium and long terms. This TECDOC presents the proceedings, session summaries and conclusions of the Technical Meeting, as well as the 27 extended abstract/full papers presented at the meeting.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 2040

Year: 2023

Date Issued: 1/12/2024

ISBN: 978-92-0-156023-0

Series Number: 2040

Date Released: 12/21/2023

Pages: 168

Subtitle: Proceedings of a Technical Meeting

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15519/considerations-for-the-back-end-of-the-fuel-cycle-of-small-modular-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Fuel and Fuel Cycle

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FeedUid: 15519

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: The suitable design and quality of systems, structures, and components important to safety is vital for the construction and operation of nuclear power plants. The IAEA has developed this publication to provide information on approaches to evaluating the suitability of commercial grade items for use in nuclear power plant safety systems. Nuclear power plants in long-term operation have greatly benefited from the use of commercial-grade products, while the near-term deployment of advanced reactor designs, including small modular reactors, is expected to leverage such products to a large extent. The intended audience ranges from nuclear power plant senior management to experts procuring and controlling products and services vital for safety.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 2034

Year: 2023

ISBN: 978-92-0-153223-7

Series Number: 2034

Date Released: 12/6/2023

Pages: 94

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Keywords for the element: Suitability Evaluation, Commercial Grade Products, Use in Nuclear Power Plant Safety Systems, Nuclear Power Plants, Safety Measures, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Suitable of Design, Quality of Systems, Structures, and Components, Commercial Grade Items, Nuclear-Grade Products, Reactor Designs, Near-Term Deployment, Advanced Reactor Designs, Small Modular Reactors, Safety Functions, Suitability Evaluation Process, Suitability of Manufactured Items, Risk Considerations, Services, Advanced Power Reactors, Advanced Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Management, Procurement, Commercial Codes and Standards, Design Verification, Suitability Evaluation Strategies, Outsourcing Suitability Evaluation, Lifecycle Considerations, Project Development Phase, Construction, Commissioning, Operation, Review

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15505/suitability-evaluation-of-commercial-grade-products-for-use-in-nuclear-power-plant-safety-systems

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Operation...

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FeedUid: 15505

Publication Type: Safety Reports Series

Description: In response to an increase in global activities related to non-water-cooled reactors and small modular reactors, this new Safety Report documenting areas of novelty of these technologies when compared to the current fleet of reactors has been developed. The impact of these areas of novelty on the applicability and completeness of the IAEA safety standards is assessed in the publication. Gaps and areas for additional consideration are identified. The review undertaken to develop this report encompassed the safety standards related to the lifetime of these reactor technologies. The publication also considers the interface between safety, security, and safeguards in the design of these technologies.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Series Info: No. 123

Year: 2023

Date Issued: 12/12/2023

ISBN: 978-92-0-127323-9

Series Number: 123

Date Released: 11/30/2023

Pages: 277

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Keywords for the element: Applicability, IAEA Safety Standards, Non-Water-Cooled Reactors, Small Modular Reactors, Nuclear Reactors, Safety Measures, Requirements, High Level Review, Evolutionary and Innovative Design, EID, Associated Facilities, Relevant Stages, Lifetime, Nuclear Facility, Siting, Design, Construction, Operation, Decommissioning, Technologies, Interfaces between Safety, Security, Safeguards, Identification of Areas of Novelty, Safeguards Challenges, IAEA Approach, Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Management of Radioactive Waste, Spent Fuel, Deployment Models, Mapping of Application, Radiation Protection, Leadership, Safety Assessment, Emergency Preparedness and Response, EPR, Legal and Regulatory Framework

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15228/applicability-of-iaea-safety-standards-to-non-water-cooled-reactors-and-small-modular-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Decommissioning...; Nuclear Security; Safeguards...; Legal and Regulatory; Operation...

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Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: The IAEA facilitated the co-operation on research and development, including the development and validation of computer codes for design and safety analysis of NPPs, to bring together the experts from the Member States with water cooled reactor technologies experienced in developing and using the severe accident codes to further advance the state-of-knowledge on uncertainty propagation in severe accident simulation and modelling analyses, as well as increase the sophistication and competency of the practitioners in this field. This publication is one out of five in the TECDOC Series addressing specific reactor lines and it provides descriptions by contributing institutions of their utilized uncertainty and sensitivity methods for severe accidents analysis in large Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs) and in Integral PWR-type Small Modular Reactors. This publication is intended for nuclear engineers, vendors, researchers, code developers, university professors and university students, regulatory experts, and nuclear power plant designers and planners.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 2031

Year: 2023

Date Issued: 12/1/2023

ISBN: 978-92-0-152423-2

Series Number: 2031

Date Released: 11/28/2023

Pages: 264

Subtitle: Final Report of a Coordinated Research Project

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Keywords for the element: Advancing the State of the Practice, Uncertainty, Sensitivity Methodologies, Severe Accident Analysis, Water Cooled Reactors, Large Pressurized Water Reactors, PWR, Small Modular Reactor, SMR Types, Safety Measures, Nuclear Reactor Accidents, Specific Reactor Lines, Integral PWR-Type Small Modular Reactor, Calculations, Benchmark Results, Sensitivity Analyses, PWR and SMR Applications, Analysis Scope, Framework, Severe Accident Codes, Contribution of the Member States, Validation of Computer Codes, Design and Safety Analysis of NPPs, State-of-Knowledge, Uncertainty Propagation, Severe Accident Simulation, MELCOR Code, MAAP Code, ATHLET Code, RELAP/SCDAPSIM Code, SCALE and NESTLE Codes, 3KEYMASTER Code, COOLAP Code, Coordinated Research Project, CRP, Nuclear Engineers, Vendors, Code Developers, Regulatory Experts, Review

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/15405/advancing-the-state-of-the-practice-in-uncertainty-and-sensitivity-methodologies-for-severe-accident-analysis-in-water-cooled-reactors-of-pwr-and-smr-types

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Legal and Regulatory

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Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: The terms for describing advanced nuclear power plants (NPPs) need to conform to the broad, general, common understanding by the public as well as by the technical community. This publication is a revision of IAEA-TECDOC-936 incorporating developments and initiatives since 1997 in the areas of advanced, evolutionary, and innovative nuclear reactor designs, description of design development phases, inclusive of relevant safety and regulatory terminology, consistent with current IAEA safety standards and glossaries. The objective of this publication is to provide Member States with up-to-date terms for describing advanced NPPs, to draw distinctions between design phases reflecting the maturities of designs, and to clarify definitions of commonly used terms in describing advanced NPPs.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NR-T-1.19

Year: 2023

Date Issued: 11/6/2023

ISBN: 978-92-0-145923-7

Date Released: 10/30/2023

Pages: 20

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Keywords for the element: IAEA Nuclear Energy, Terms, Describing Advanced Nuclear Power Plants, NPPs, Nuclear Reactors, Terminology, Design and Construction, IAEA-TECDOC-936, Design Development Phases, Initiatives since 1997, Reactor Site, Advanced Reactor Design Categories, In Operation, Under Construction, Licensed, Evolutionary, Innovative, Passive Design, Proliferation Related Terms, Time Related Terms, Non-Technical Terms, Reactor Types, Water Cooled Reactors, Gas Cooled Reactors, Molten Salt Reactors, Fast Reactors, Safety and Regulatory Terminology, IAEA Safety Standards, Modular Reactors, Accelerator Driven Systems, Reactor Design Purpose, First of a Kind, nth of a Kind, Prototype, Demonstration, Experimental, Performance Parameters, Technical and Economic Performance, Member States, Up-to-Date Terms, Maturities of Design, Definitions, Commonly Used Terms, Review

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/14816/terms-for-describing-advanced-nuclear-power-plants

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Legal and Regulatory; Operation...

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Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: This publication addresses specific considerations for proliferation resistance and safeguards for small and medium sized reactors (SMRs). It describes the framework analysis through comparing and harmonizing the Generation IV International Forum and the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles methodologies, defines the proliferation resistance assessment and safeguards by design approach and presents the current implementation of proliferation resistance measures in innovative SMRs. The appendices include information on the example of a procedure to support a facility’s analysis of the safeguarding situation in support of safeguards by design, and a template listing required proliferation resistance related design information. An overview of SMR design and development activities and state perspectives is given in the annexes.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NP-T-1.11

Year: 2014

Date Issued: 6/20/2014

ISBN: 978-92-0-145510-9

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 5/28/2014

Pages: 63

Subtitle: undefined

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Keywords for the element: undefined

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/10559/options-to-enhance-proliferation-resistance-of-innovative-small-and-medium-sized-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Safeguards...

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FeedUid: 10559

Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: This publication emphasizes the key cross cutting technological issues associated with instrumentation and control systems and human system interfaces that arise from the specific behaviour and operational characteristics of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). It is intended to assist Member States in understanding current knowledge, practices, design and architecture, implementation, operating and maintenance related aspects with I&C systems in SMRs, as well as for discussing the challenges and issues that need to be resolved in this field in the first phases of design and implementation by Member States active in SMR development.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NP-T-3.19

Year: 2017

Date Issued: 7/17/2017

ISBN: 978-92-0-101217-3

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 7/12/2017

Pages: 95

Subtitle: undefined

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Keywords for the element: IAEA Nuclear Energy, Reactor Technology, Nuclear Power Reactors, Nuclear Power Plants, Instruments, Design and Construction, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Process, Operation, Practices, Characteristics, Requirements, Economic Impact, Strategy, Architecture, Equipment, Regulatory Issues, Human System Interface, Maintenance, Diagnostic, Prognostic, Modelling, Simulation, Testing, Licensing, Calibration, Hardware, Software, Best Practices, Implementation, Member States, Objectives, Commissioning, Integrated Pressurized Water, Liquid Metal Cooled, Gas Cooled, Molten Salt

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/10960/instrumentation-and-control-systems-for-advanced-small-modular-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Legal and Regulatory; Operation...

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FeedUid: 10960

Publication Type: Proceedings Series

Description: This publication presents the proceedings of the international conference on topical issues in nuclear safety. The conference provided a unique forum to present and discuss the latest approaches, advances and challenges in the demonstration of the safety of nuclear power plants that are planned to be licensed and constructed in the near future, in particular those using water cooled reactors, including small and medium sized or modular reactors. The proceedings include the key insights and recommendations summarized by the Conference President, the executive summary of the conference including the key outcomes and recommendations attained together with the full conference programme.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Year: 2018

Date Issued: 8/15/2018

ISBN: 978-92-0-104618-5

Date Released: 8/9/2018

Pages: 656

Subtitle: Safety Demonstration of Advanced Water Cooled Nuclear Power Plants

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/12286/topical-issues-in-nuclear-installation-safety

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Nuclear Security

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Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: The limitation of 235U enrichment is a current concern among IAEA Member States. In response, work has been undertaken to provide a platform to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current status, prospects and challenges associated with the use of fuels having enrichments higher than 5 % 235U in light water reactors. This publication is the outcome of two technical meetings and compiles the results and conclusions in terms of benefits to be obtained from the use of high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel, with due consideration of safety issues that arise from its use. It details technological options and corresponding issues regarding fuel and core design, safety analysis and assessments relevant to manufacturing, handling, transportation, storage, irradiation, and performance in normal and accident conditions.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 1918

Year: 2020

Date Issued: 8/10/2020

ISBN: 978-92-0-110920-0

Series Number: 1918

Date Released: 6/29/2020

Pages: 56

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Keywords for the element: LWR, Light Water Reactor, Fuel, Fuel Enrichment, Enrichment, High Burnup, Fuel Cycle, Sustainability, Core, Core Management, Reactor Fuel, Cycle, Cycle Length, Economic, Economic Evaluation, Uprating, Power Uprating, Design, Fuel Design, Waste, Waste Generation, Uranium, Reprocessed, Reprocessed Uranium Fuel, Accident, Tolerant, Iron-Based, Cladding, Safety, Standards, R&D, Research, Development, Burnable, Absorber, Rods, Reactor, Accident Conditions, Back-End Fuel Cycle, Facility, ATF, Accident Tolerance Fuel, BWR, Boiling Water Reactor, EPR, European Pressurized Reactor, NPP, Nuclear Power Plant, SFP, Spent Fuel Pool, SMR, Small Modular Reactor, WWER, Water-Water Energy Reactor

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/14697/light-water-reactor-fuel-enrichment-beyond-the-five-per-cent-limit-perspectives-and-challenges

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Decommissioning...

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Publication Type: Proceedings Series

Description: This publication presents the proceedings of an IAEA international conference in the field of fast reactors and related fuel cycle technologies. The conference provided a unique forum to discuss national and international fast reactor programmes, to analyse new experience and development advances arising from research and development programmes, and to identify needs to be addressed in relation to the industrial deployment of fast reactors. The conference also included two panel events devoted to safety design criteria for sodium cooled fast reactors and small and medium-sized fast reactors. An event dedicated to young professionals involved in fast reactor programmes and projects was organized as a plenary session. About 200 oral technical presentations and 200 posters complemented the overall picture of the scientific and the state of the art technical developments worldwide. The proceedings comprise a summary of the different technical, plenary and young generation event sessions as well as the opening, closing and plenary speeches delivered during the conference. A CD-ROM with contributed papers (which are also available online) accompanies the publication.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Year: 2018

Date Issued: 12/7/2018

ISBN: 978-92-0-108618-1

Date Released: 11/27/2018

Pages: 260

Subtitle: Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, 26–29 June 2017

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Keywords for the element: Proceedings, Reactor Technology, Congresses, Fast Reactor Programmes, Fuel Cycles Sustainability, Nuclear Systems, Sustainable Development, Yekaterinburg, Research and Development, Industrial Deployment, Countries, Design Features, Validation, Operation, Decommissioning, Commissioning, Operating Experience, Waste Management, Safety, Accidents, Innovative Reactor Designs, Probabilistic Safety Assessment, Safety Measures, Analysis, Fast Reactor Materials, Fuels, Structure, Modelling, Simulations, Thermal Hydraulics, Economics, Proliferation Issues, Professional Development, Knowledge Management, Conclusions, Safety Design Criteria, SDC, Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor, SFR, Closed Fuel Cycle

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/13414/fast-reactors-and-related-fuel-cycles-next-generation-nuclear-systems-for-sustainable-development-fr17

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Decommissioning...; Economics; Operation...

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FeedUid: 13414

Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: This publication presents conclusions drawn by experts from developing countries that are considering deployment of nuclear power plants in the near term or are making projections up to 2050. It is intended to promote an early and frequent dialogue between technology users and technology holders. The timing and availability of innovative technology is an important part of future dialogues and activities that might enable user consideration of small and medium sized reactors, in addition to the larger reactors that are widely deployed today. The information presented in this publication will be useful to a number of stakeholders and decision makers as they consider the development of nuclear power plants and associated fuel cycle facilities for domestic deployment or export.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Series Info: No. NP-T-2.1

Year: 2009

Date Issued: 7/6/2009

ISBN: 978-92-0-100609-7

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 5/4/2009

Pages: 199

Subtitle: undefined

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Keywords for the element: undefined

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/8064/common-user-considerations-cuc-by-developing-countries-for-future-nuclear-energy-systems-report-of-stage-1

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Nuclear Security

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Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: This publication assists existing and potential stakeholders in the definition of competitive approaches regarding design and deployment of small and medium sized reactors (SMRs). It provides a framework for assessment of the investment attractiveness of nuclear power plant projects that adopt small reactors to be deployed in multimodules and incorporate modularization construction technology. Main chapters detail past experience and future plans in several IAEA Member States and present a suite of models to assist designers and guide potential users on the economic performance and investment attractiveness of SMRs. A framework for the consolidated application of such models is also suggested. The annexes, contributed by Member States, provide in depth descriptions of different assessment models and give examples of their application.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NP-T-3.7

Year: 2013

Date Issued: 2/13/2014

ISBN: 978-92-0-144210-9

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 12/18/2013

Pages: 255

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/8959/approaches-for-assessing-the-economic-competitiveness-of-small-and-medium-sized-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology

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Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication presents technology developers and users with common considerations, approaches and measures for enhancing the defence in depth and operability of water cooled small modular reactor (SMR) design concepts to cope with extreme natural hazards. Indicative requirements to prevent an accident such as the Fukushima Daiichi accident from recurring are also provided for States planning to adopt water cooled SMR designs and technologies. This publication was produced within the framework of the IAEA Action Plan on Nuclear Safety, specifically under item 12 on effectively utilizing research and development.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 1785

Year: 2016

Date Issued: 3/17/2016

ISBN: 978-92-0-100716-2

Series Number: 1785

Date Released: 2/24/2016

Pages: 152

Subtitle: undefined

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Keywords for the element: Nuclear Power Plants, Nuclear Reactors, Safety Measures, Accidents, Prevention, Design and Construction, Water Cooled, Safety in Design, Member States, Small Modular Reactors, SMR, Fukushima Daiichi, Lessons Learned, Defence in Depth, Natural Hazards, Siting, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Engineered Safety Features, ESF, Risk Assessment, Design Concepts, Residual Heat Removal Systems, Safety Injection Systems, Containment Systems, External Events, Countermeasures

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/10981/design-safety-considerations-for-water-cooled-small-modular-reactors-incorporating-lessons-learned-from-the-fukushima-daiichi-accident

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology

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FeedUid: 10981

Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: A transportable nuclear power plant (TNPP) is a factory manufactured, movable nuclear power plant, which when fuelled is capable of producing final energy products such as electricity and heat. Transportable nuclear power plants are not designed to operate during transportation. This publication highlights the potential benefits of TNPPs, describes the legal and institutional issues for their deployment in countries other than the country of origin, reveals challenges that might be faced in their deployment, and outlines pathways for resolution of the identified issues and challenges in the short and long term. It is addressed to senior legal, regulatory and technical officers in Member States planning to embark on a nuclear power programme or to expand an existing one by considering the introduction of a TNPP.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NG-T-3.5

Year: 2013

Date Issued: 11/22/2013

ISBN: 978-92-0-144710-4

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 10/31/2013

Pages: 95

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/10516/legal-and-institutional-issues-of-transportable-nuclear-power-plants-a-preliminary-study

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle; Legal and Regulatory

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FeedUid: 10516

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication presents the findings of an IAEA coordinated research project (CRP) focusing on validation of the safety and operational aspects of high temperature gas cooled reactors (HTGRs) under projected and actual operating conditions. Specifically, it documents the results of a benchmark analysis of the ASTRA critical facility at the Kurchatov Institute in the Russian Federation, with respect to the development of pebble bed high temperature modular reactor (PBMR-400). It also presents results of benchmark analyses performed for the HTR-10 experimental reactor in China, and the pebble bed micromodel test facility in South Africa. Such benchmarks include core height prediction for criticality, control rod worth and related differential reactivity and interference coefficients, and investigation of critical parameters for differing heights of the pebble bed high temperature modular reactor. Code to code comparison as well as comparison with actual experimental data make the information obtained from this CRP valuable for verification and validation of HTGR design and analysis codes for future developers of HTGR power plants. General results and conclusions as delineated by the participating Member States are described in the summary.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 1694

Year: 2013

Date Issued: 6/6/2013

ISBN: 978-92-0-137610-7

Series Number: 1694

Date Released: 6/17/2013

Pages: 688

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/8780/evaluation-of-high-temperature-gas-cooled-reactor-performance-benchmark-analysis-related-to-the-pbmr-400-pbmm-gt-mhr-htr-10-and-the-astra-critical-facility

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Operation...

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Publication Type: Non-serial Publications

Description: This publication provides details of a variety of radioisotope power systems, shows in what circumstances they surpass other power systems, and provides the history of the space missions in which they have been employed. The book also summarizes the use of on-board reactors and the testing done on reactor rocket thrusters as well as provides a review of current technology, a consideration of future applications and a bibliography of further information on space nuclear technology. This publication also attempts to identify those R&D areas where space related nuclear power systems can be of practical relevance to efforts in innovative reactor and fuel cycle technology development that are currently being pursued within various international collaboration frameworks.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: undefined

Year: 2005

Date Issued: 10/31/2005

ISBN: 92-0-107404-2

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 9/30/2005

Pages: 133

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/7100/the-role-of-nuclear-power-and-nuclear-propulsion-in-the-peaceful-exploration-of-space

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Fuel and Fuel Cycle

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FeedUid: 7100

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication describes a general approach for assessing the safety of the design of advanced and innovative reactors, and of reactors in general including research reactors with characteristics that differ from those of light water reactors. A method is put forward for safety assessment that is based on the well established and accepted principle of defence in depth. The modular high temperature gas cooled reactor has been selected as a case study to demonstrate the viability of the method proposed.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Safety and Security

Series Info: No. 1366

Year: 2003

Date Issued: 7/30/2003

ISBN: 92-0-107203-1

Series Number: 1366

Date Released: 7/14/2003

Pages: 64

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/6796/considerations-in-the-development-of-safety-requirements-for-innovative-reactors-application-to-modular-high-temperature-gas-cooled-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology; Nuclear Security

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FeedUid: 6796

Publication Type: C&S Papers Series (Print)

Description: This publication gives information on the increased interest of developing countries in nuclear power, which has resulted in intensified efforts in development of small and medium sized reactors (SMRs). Also, in industrialized countries, electricity market deregulation is calling for power generation flexibility that SMRs may offer. Apart from electricity generation, SMRs are of particular interest for non-electrical applications of nuclear energy, such as desalination of seawater and district heating.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 14

Year: 2002

Date Issued: 9/10/2002

ISBN: 92-0-114802-X

Series Number: 14

Date Released: 8/13/2002

Subtitle: Proceedings of an International Seminar held in Cairo, Egypt, 27–31 May 2001

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/6629/small-and-medium-sized-reactors-status-and-prospects

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Non-electric...

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Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication is intended to evaluate the estimated staffing size of various SMRs, the staff qualification and training required for the operation of future SMRs, and the key issues which impact the staffing requirements that should be considered in the development and deployment of future SMRs.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 1193

Year: 2001

Date Issued: 1/17/2001

ISBN: undefined

Series Number: 1193

Date Released: 1/17/2001

Pages: 130

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/6067/staffing-requirements-for-future-small-and-medium-reactors-smrs-based-on-operating-experience-and-projections

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Operation...

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FeedUid: 6067

Publication Type: TECDOC Series

Description: This publication provides IAEA Member States with a methodology to evaluate the potential for deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in a national energy portfolio. It elaborates the specific attributes of SMRs and evaluates their deployment potential from the viewpoints of energy demand, finance and economics, infrastructure, climate change and energy security in an energy portfolio. Case studies are used to illustrate the types of conditions that are potentially favourable for SMRs, and Member States can further adapt the process to country-specific needs.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. 1854

Year: 2018

Date Issued: 9/14/2018

ISBN: 978-92-0-105718-1

Series Number: 1854

Date Released: 9/17/2018

Pages: 58

Subtitle: Methodology, Analysis of Key Factors and Case Studies

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Keywords for the element: Nuclear Power Planning and Economics, Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Energy, Energy Policy, Methodology, Evaluation, Deployment Indicators, SMRs, Small Modular Reactors, Energy Demand, Finance, Economics, Infrastructure, Climate Change, Energy Security, Case Studies, Member States, Assessment, Reactor Design, Applications, Development, Descriptions, Analysis, Feasibility, Data Customization, Case Studies, Country Level Self-Assessment, Scenario Analysis, Grid, Supply, Portfolio, Carbon Footprint

Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/13404/deployment-indicators-for-small-modular-reactors

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Design and Technology; Nuclear Security; Economics

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FeedUid: 13404

Publication Type: Nuclear Energy Series

Description: This publication presents the state of the art in the design approaches used to achieve defence in depth in pressurized water reactors, pressurized light water reactors, cooled heavy water moderated reactors, high temperature gas cooled reactors, sodium cooled and lead cooled fast reactors, and non-conventional designs within the small and medium sized reactors (SMRs) range. Particular attention is given to those approaches that eliminate accident initiators or prevent accident consequences by incorporating inherent and passive safety features and passive systems into the safety design concepts of such reactors. The information presented in this publication could be used for assessment studies of innovative nuclear energy systems involving SMRs, as well as in evaluating the overall technical potential of innovative SMRs in Member States.

Language: English

Medium: Print (Paper)

Division: Nuclear Energy

Series Info: No. NP-T-2.2

Year: 2009

Date Issued: 8/28/2009

ISBN: 978-92-0-104209-5

Series Number: undefined

Date Released: 7/20/2009

Pages: 264

Subtitle: undefined

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Publication URL: https://www.iaea.org/publications/8094/design-features-to-achieve-defence-in-depth-in-small-and-medium-sized-reactors-smrs

Origin Type: IAEA

Topic: Nuclear Safety; Design and Technology

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