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Lessons Learnt from the Consequences of Major Nuclear Accidents
Notwithstanding the fact that nuclear energy is the cleanest and safest source of energy, nuclear accident immediately gets attention throughout the...
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Reactor Accidents in the Early Days of Nuclear Power
This chapter covers reactor accidents from the beginning of nuclear power until the 1980s. The accidents at Windscale (Great Britain), Vandellos...
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The Physics of Nuclear Accidents
This chapter presents the physics necessary to understand a severe accident. First, the kinetic behavior of neutrons in a reactor is recalled, then...
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Requirements for the EUCLID-F Integral Code for the Deterministic Analysis of Accidents in Fusion Reactors
AbstractJustification of fusion reactor safety is impossible without multiphysics codes that make it possible to model many coupled physical and...
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Renewed Interest in Nuclear Power
The rising demand for electricity due to increase in global population coupled with better standard of living of people has contributed to increased...
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Standards for Probabilistic Risk/Safety Assessments of Nuclear Power Plants and High-Level Nuclear Safety Goals—An Overview
Probabilistic Safety/Risk Assessment (PSA/PRA) has been widely accepted as a technology for investigating the risks posed by the design, construction...
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Radiation Environment in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
This manuscript focuses on the safety measures concerning radiation in Nuclear Cycle Facilities. These facilities encompass various stages such as...
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Ending the ‘Perpetual Menace’ of Nuclear Weapons: The Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
On 16th July 1945, at 05:29 AM, the secrets of the atom were unlocked by detonating the world’s first nuclear explosive device dubbed “The Gadget”.
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Discussion on the Reporting of Nuclear Safety Incident from the Perspective of Media Ecology
Nuclear safety events report is an important part of news reports related to nuclear power. Correct and appropriate reporting is very important for...
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On the Radioecological Consequences of the Closure of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
AbstractIn this paper, we discuss the issues of radiation load on the environment from the processing of spent nuclear fuel of various fuel cycles...
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The Possible Role of Nuclear Fusion in the 21st Century
The possible role of fusion as a future energy source is examined. These considerations have to link physical issues and socio-economic aspects.
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The Research and Practice of PHM Technology in the Electrical System of Nuclear Plant
Recently, Prognostic and Health Management (PHM) technology has brought about a rapid change in maintenance strategy. This paper first introduces the...
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Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Approach in Nuclear Power and Space Sectors
Probabilistic Risk/Safety Assessment (PRA/PSA) is a comprehensive, structured, logical and a quantitative analysis technique to identify and assess...
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Prospects for Next Generation Nuclear Power System
Systematically research has been carried out on the demand of economic development for low-carbon clean energy and the opportunities faced by the...
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Study on Key Technical Issues of Marine Environmental Safety Assessment of the Floating Nuclear Power Plant
As a civil nuclear facility combining the organic innovation of marine engineering and nuclear engineering, the Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP)...
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Loss of offsite power (LOOP) accident analysis by integration of deterministic and probabilistic approaches in Bushehr-1 VVER-1000/V446 nuclear power plant
The results of an accident analysis for the loss of offsite power (LOOP) scenario in a reference Bushehr-1 VVER-1000/V446 nuclear power plant (NPP)...
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Nuclear Analytical Techniques and Methods
The nuclear analytical technique is a modern analytical technique consisting of various methods based on particle-matter interaction, nuclear...
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Advanced nuclear power for clean maritime propulsion
Concern with climate change is a powerful driving force in energy policy today. Maritime transport is a major component of the global commercial...
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Affecting Factors and Aspects for Improving Customized Nuclear Public Acceptance Strategies
Nowadays, the issues of climate change is moved from margins to the mainstream. The vital role of nuclear energy in the global fight against climate...
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New Stage in Russia’s Nuclear Energy Strategy
This article discusses a technological platform of nuclear energy for implementing the proposed Atomic Project 2.0 which is focused on the country’s...