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Overview of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Its Regulatory Process for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Light Water Reactors
Overview of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Its Regulatory Process for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Light Water Reactors
This paper provides a brief description of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and its regulatory process for the current nuclear fuel cycle for light water power reactors (LWRs). It focuses on the regulatory framework for the licensing of facilities in the fuel cycle. The first part of the paper provides an overview of the NRC and its regulatory program including a description of its organization, function, authority, and responsibilities.
Evaluation of Measured LWR Spent Fuel Composition Data for Use in Code Validation End-User Manual
Evaluation of Measured LWR Spent Fuel Composition Data for Use in Code Validation End-User Manual
Burnup credit (BUC) is a concept applied in the criticality safety analysis of spent nuclear fuel
in which credit or partial credit is taken for the reduced reactivity worth of the fuel due to both fissile
depletion and the buildup of actinides and fission products that act as net neutron absorbers.
Typically, a two-step process is applied in BUC analysis: first, depletion calculations are performed
to estimate the isotopic content of spent fuel based on its burnup history; second, three-dimensional
STUK to Review the Safety of Posiva's Final Disposal Facility
STUK to Review the Safety of Posiva's Final Disposal Facility
Press release by STUK stating that it will be reviewing Posiva Oy's license application for constructing a repository for disposal of spent nuclear fuel.
Selecting the Site: The Final Disposal at Olkiluoto
Selecting the Site: The Final Disposal at Olkiluoto
Posiva webpage discussing selecting the site for final disposal of spent fuel.
The Finnish Nuclear Waste Management Programme: Experience, Status and Views on the Future
The Finnish Nuclear Waste Management Programme: Experience, Status and Views on the Future
Presentation by Posiva Oy at The Stockholm Talks on October 2, 2013 on the status of the Finnish nuclear waste management program.
Delay in Finnish Repository Licence Review
Delay in Finnish Repository Licence Review
The Finnish nuclear regulator needs another six months to review Posiva's application to build a waste encapsulation plant and a final repository at Olkiluoto.
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Czech Republic
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Czech Republic
A summary of the radioactive waste management programs in the Czech Republic, including information on nuclear energy; sources, types, and quantities of waste; radioactive waste management policies and programs; research and development; decommissioning and dismantling policies and projects; transport; competent authorities; and financing.
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Spain
Radioactive Waste Management Programmes in OECD/NEA Member Countries: Spain
A summary of the radioactive waste management programs in Spain, including the national nuclear energy context; sources, types, and quantities of waste; radioactive waste management policies and programs; research and development; decommissioning and dismantling policies and projects; transport; authorities and implementing organizations; financing; and public information.