Considerations on Decommissioning in the Design and Operation of Research Reactors

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

Technical Reports Series No. 494

English STI/DOC/010/494 | 978-92-0-126124-3

170 pages | 32 figures | € 70.00 | Date published: 2024

https://doi.org/10.61092/iaea.u318-f1nd

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Decommissioning is a complex stage in research reactor projects, the safe and efficient implementation of which can be greatly facilitated if it is considered from the early stages and throughout the project’s lifespan. This publication provides guidance on facilitating decommissioning during the design, construction and operation stages of a research reactor’s lifetime, and on managing objectives and requirements during the transition period. It presents good practices and lessons learned in the planning and preparation for decommissioning, as well as information relating to regulatory and management aspects. The publication is intended for individuals and organizations responsible for the design and operation of research reactors, as well as regulatory bodies, technical support organizations and decommissioning planners.

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Considerations, Decommissioning, Design, Operation of Research Reactors, Nuclear Reactors, Safety Measures, Nuclear Facilities, Research Reactor Projects, Implementation, Early Stages, Research Reactor’s Lifetime, Managing Objectives, Transition Period, Good Practices, Lessons Learned, Planning and Preparation, Regulatory Management Aspects, Regulatory Bodies, Decommissioning Planners, Construction Stages, Guidelines, Regulatory Considerations, Licensing Process, Oversight, Extended Shutdown, Leadership and Management Considerations, Case Studies, Decommissioning Activities, Member States, Design Features, Initial Decommissioning Plan, Selection of Material, Layout, Maintenance, Surveillance, Ageing Management Programme, Modifications, Refurbishment, Modernization, Radioactive Waste Management, Structures, Systems or Components, Radiological Characterization, Training and Qualification, Record Keeping, Measurement, Assessment, Improvement, Cost Estimation, Decommissioning Fund, Countries, Review

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