Safety and Performance Aspects in the Development and Qualification of High Burnup Nuclear Fuels for Water Cooled Reactors : Proceedings of a Technical Meeting.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

IAEA.

Series:

IAEA TECDOC Series No Series

IAEA TECDOC Series No Series ; v.2053

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fuel burnup (Nuclear engineering).

Nuclear fuels.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2024.

Summary:

This technical publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides an in-depth exploration of the safety and performance aspects in the development and qualification of high burnup nuclear fuels for water-cooled reactors. It addresses challenges related to advanced nuclear fuel technologies, including the design, operation, and safety assessment of reactor cores utilizing high burnup fuels. The text discusses phenomena such as fission gas release, structural modifications, and accident conditions associated with high burnup fuels, and emphasizes the need for updated safety standards. The proceedings from a technical meeting held in 2022 serve as a platform for industry experts to share insights and strategies for addressing the technological and regulatory challenges in the field. The publication targets professionals, researchers, and policymakers in nuclear engineering, safety regulation, and energy development. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: IAEA Safety and Performance Aspects in the Development and Qualification of High Burnup Nuclear Fuels for Water Cooled Reactors

ISBN:

9789201186249

OCLC:

1506215228