Core Management and Fuel Handling for Research Reactors / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

IAEA Safety Standards Series

IAEA Safety Standards Series ; v.SSG-82

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear power plants--Management.

Nuclear power plants.

Nuclear reactors--Management.

Nuclear reactors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (55 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2023]

Summary:

This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides comprehensive guidance on the core management and fuel handling for research reactors. It is part of the IAEA Safety Standards Series and aims to enhance safety in nuclear power generation and research facilities. The guide outlines safety measures and standards developed from international consensus to ensure the protection of people and the environment from ionizing radiation. It is intended for use by member states to improve national regulations and promote global safety standards. The book serves as a crucial reference for nuclear safety professionals, regulatory bodies, and policymakers involved in the management of nuclear reactors and fuel cycle facilities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

1. INTRODUCTION

Background

Objective

Scope

Structure

2. APPLICATION OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO CORE MANAGEMENT AND FUEL HANDLING AT A RESEARCH REACTOR

Management responsibility for core management and fuel handling at a research reactor

Resource management for core management and fuel handling at a research reactor

Process implementation for core management and fuel handling at a research reactor

Measurement, assessment and improvement of the management system for a research reactor

3. CORE MANAGEMENT FOR A RESEARCH REACTOR

Core calculations for a research reactor

Analyses of core conditions and characteristics

Computational methods for core calculations

Core operation at a research reactor

Core monitoring at a research reactor

Ensuring fuel integrity at a research reactor

Procurement of new fuel and design modifications at a research reactor

Refuelling process at a research reactor

4. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FRESH FUEL AT A RESEARCH REACTOR

Fresh fuel management at a research reactor

Receipt of fresh fuel at a research reactor

Storage of fresh fuel at a research reactor

5. THE REFUELLING PROGRAMME FOR A RESEARCH REACTOR

Preparation for refuelling of a research reactor

Loading fuel and core components at a research reactor

Unloading fuel and core components at a research reactor

Handling fuel and core components and testing control rods at a research reactor

6. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF IRRADIATED FUEL AT A RESEARCH REACTOR

Storage of irradiated fuel at a research reactor

Inspection of irradiated fuel at a research reactor

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF CORE COMPONENTS AND NEUTRON SOURCES AT A RESEARCH REACTOR

8. PREPARATION OF FUEL FOR DISPATCH FROM A RESEARCH REACTOR

9. DOCUMENTATION FOR CORE MANAGEMENT AND FUEL HANDLING AT A RESEARCH REACTOR.

REFERENCES

Annex REASONS FOR CORE MANAGEMENT AT A RESEARCH REACTOR

CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW.

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Other Format:

Print version: Core Management and Fuel Handling for Research Reactors

ISBN:

9789201511225

9201511221

OCLC:

1409027806