Advanced Nuclear Power Systems: Design, Technology and Strategies for their Deployment

Proceedings of an International Conference held in Seoul, Korea, 18-22 October 1993

Proceedings of a symposium organized by the IAEA and hosted by the Korea Electric Power Corporation on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea, in co-operation with the CEC, the European Nuclear Society, the Korea Atomic Industrial Forum, the Korean Nuclear Society, the OECD/NEA and the World Energy Council, Seoul, 18-22 October 1993. The purpose of the symposium was to provide a forum for discussions on the need for nuclear power, on the features of advanced nuclear power systems and their design objectives and safety approaches, taking into consideration the views of regulatory bodies, on identifying barriers to the deployment of these systems, and on reviewing options for international co-operation. Contents: Opening session; Introduction and overviews of other relevant conferences; Design and safety objectives of advanced nuclear power systems; Panel: Regulatory experience and views on safety aspects of advanced reactors; Barriers and strategies for the deployment of advanced nuclear power systems; Panel: Evaluation of barriers and strategies for the deployment of advanced nuclear power systems; Options for international co-operation for the deployment of advanced nuclear power systems; Panel: The role of international organizations; Closing session.