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31 Jan 2022 | Bel V

Bel V is currently actively working on the preparation of the post-operational phase of the life of the Belgian NPPs. This phase directly follows the definitive shutdown and aims in a time period of approximately 5 years at evacuating the spent fuels and the operational waste from the units, and at preparing the dismantling activities.

31 Jan 2022 | SEC NRS

In recent years, the growth of interest is observed with regard to perspective technologies of thermonuclear fusion, as to alternative energy sources, the operation of which does not cause carbon dioxide emission to the atmosphere.

31 Jan 2022 | PSI

At PSI, young scientists from experimental and modelling labs are working hand in hand in order to better understand the effect of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of zirconium alloys.

31 Jan 2022 | SEC NRS

The 27th annual meeting of the Forum of Nuclear Safety Authorities of the Countries Operating VVER Type Reactors (VVER Forum) took place from November 30 to December 2, 2021, via videoconference.

31 Jan 2022 | PSI

The Department of Radiation Safety and Security at PSI proposes an additional use to the common surgical face.

31 Jan 2022 | SEC NRS

Rostechnadzor issued operating licenses to FSUE Atomflot for operation of the nuclear-powered icebreaker Siberia that had completed trial trip in the Baltic Sea. The License was issued on the basis of safety analysis review for the icebreaker operation carried out by SEC NRS, the scientific and technical support organization for Rostechnadzor.

31 Jan 2022 | SEC NRS

The first meeting of the Management Board of the Multinational Design Evaluation Programme (MDEP) was held via videoconference on January 13, 2022.

31 Jan 2022 | SEC NRS

In accordance with a number of state contracts the Russian Federation constructs several dozens of NPP units abroad and produces nuclear fuel for them. Besides, the Russian Federation implements spent nuclear fuel (SNF) reprocessing services for some of these NPP units.

22 Dec 2021 | ETSON

First prize to an UNIBO-ENEA-IRSN team for safety studies of SMR severe accidents, second prize to a PSI team for the use of the surgical mask as an emergency dosimeter, at the EUROSAFE Forum in Paris-Montrouge.

20 Dec 2021 | LEI

To reduce SNF cask failure risk in the ISFSF building areas, where SNF cask could be lifted more than 30 cm, special design shock absorbers are installed. The main function of these shock absorbers is to reduce the dynamic loads to a fully loaded SNF cask (weight 77 - 89 t) in case of dropping and prevent or minimise the possibility to lose the tightness of the SNF cask and release of radioactive materials from SNF rod(s). Evaluation of the shock absorbers capability to withstand the dynamic load in case of an accident was performed.

 

 

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