RBMK Neutron-Physical Characteristics and Nuclear Safety
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DOI: 10.1007/s10512-018-0346-0
Abstract: The neutron-physical characteristics of RBMK at the Kursk, Leningradskaya, and Smolensk NPPs for 2015–2017, as determined from calculations of more than 6000 actual states at nominal power, are presented. The results of computational modeling of… read more here.
Keywords: nuclear safety; safety rbmk; neutron physical; physical characteristics ... See more keywords
Effects of U3Si2 fuel and minor actinide doping on fundamental neutronics, nuclear safety, and security of small and medium PWRs in comparison to conventional UO2 fuel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2020.108078
Abstract: Abstract Small modular reactors (SMRs) have attracted significant research interest owing to their various applications. The scale of SMRs can be adjusted according to the site. To realize the flexibility of SMRs, introduction of a… read more here.
Keywords: safety security; nuclear safety; fuel; uo2 fuel ... See more keywords
Market deregulation and nuclear safety
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2017.10.015
Abstract: Abstract Nuclear reactor initiating events, which are unplanned reactor emergency shutdowns, are a primary measure of reactor safety performance. We call attention to several methodological and data issues in the emerging research endeavor that uses… read more here.
Keywords: market deregulation; deregulation nuclear; nuclear safety; safety ... See more keywords
Comment: Market deregulation and nuclear safety
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2018.01.005
Abstract: Abstract Since 2000, around half of US nuclear power plants have changed ownership and entered competitive electricity generation markets. In past work I analyzed the impact of these changes on nuclear power plant safety. A… read more here.
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Development of the nuclear safety trust indicator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2018.07.002
Abstract: Abstract This study went beyond making an indicator simply based on theoretical arguments, and explored a wide spectrum of different types of perceptions about energy safety to make a concept of energy safety for the… read more here.
Keywords: nuclear safety; safety; trust indicator; safety trust ... See more keywords
Human factors and nuclear safety since 1970 – A critical review of the past, present and future
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.105021
Abstract: Abstract Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) has played an essential role in increasing the safety and performance of the nuclear energy industry. This review aims to critically examine past HFE research on nuclear safety and… read more here.
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Learning from a Disaster: Improving Nuclear Safety and Security after Fukushima ed. by Edward D. Blandford, Scott D. Sagan (review)
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DOI: 10.1353/tech.2018.0025
Abstract: 192 Were researchers at universities with fewer resources disadvantaged by the requirement to use FastLane? Researchers at historically black colleges and universities did experience relatively more obstacles due to lack of access to technology. Sponsored… read more here.
Keywords: improving nuclear; safety security; nuclear safety; disaster improving ... See more keywords