Current Approaches to the Analysis of Design Extension Conditions with Core Melting for New Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA TECDOC) - Softcover

International Atomic Energy Agency

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9201339216 ISBN 13: 9789201339218

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency, 2021

Synopsis

The focus of this publication is on collecting current practices in Member States related to design extension conditions (DECs) with core melting. The information provided is based on the feedback from technical experts from Canada, France, Finland, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America. There is, however, still no common understanding of DECs due to the complexity of phenomena and insufficient experimental data. This publication identifies current approaches of IAEA Member States with active nuclear power programmes and discusses the regulatory perspective and technical rationale. It attempts to find common practices and possible areas for harmonization of the main rules related to the analysis of DECs with core melting for new water cooled reactors, including their selection for the safety demonstration.

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<p><span>The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world&#39;s center of cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world&#39;s &quot;Atom&#39;s for Peace&quot; organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.</span></p>

Edition details

• Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9201339216
• ISBN 13: 9789201339218
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168