This report provides information and discussion on planning, methodologies and technologies for retrieval and reconditioning of radioactive wastes recovered from old, inadequate disposal or storage facilities. The objective is to improve waste safety and security in accordance with modern requirements. Selected international experiences in waste retrieval and recovery projects are included. The…
This guidebook is a revision and update of the IAEA Guidebook on Training to Establish and Maintain the Qualification and Competence of Nuclear Power Plant Operations Personnel, IAEA-TECDOC-525, published in 1989. It incorporates the experience gained since the introduction of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) for nuclear power plant personnel and emphasizes a broader concept of compete…
The present report deals with the concept of defence in depth in nuclear and radiation safety, discussing its objectives, strategy, implementation and future development. The report is intended for use by governmental authorities and by the nuclear industry and its supporting organizations. It is designed to stimulate discussion and to promote practical action at all levels to enhance safety. …
Accidents involving radioactive sources and reports of illicit trafficking in radioactive materials have raised awareness of the safety and security risks created by sources that are outside effective control, and the attacks of 11 September 2001 have triggered international concern about the potential malevolent use of radioactive sources by terrorist groups. The International Conference on Se…
The principal aim of the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Global Directions for the Future was to share information on how to most successfully combat sub-State and criminal threats now and in the future, and to foster a better understanding and awareness of the global changes since 11 September 2001. The conference considered the threat of malicious acts involving nuclear and othe…
This book consist : Introduction; Overview on non-reactor nuclear facilities; Basic safety and radiological protection; Decommissioning strategy and planning; Decommissioning techniques and equipment; Design and operational features to simplify decommissioning; Decommissioning experience; and Conclusions. (jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Capabilities and limitatin of the methodology of PSA; Further development of methodology; Guidelines for presentation and interpretation of PSA results; How should PSA be used in the future?; and Conclusions. (Jml)
The first Nulcear Safety Review, covering the years 1980-1082, was submitted to the IAEA Board of Governors for consideration at its June 1982 session. Conceived after the Three Mile Island accident as a means of reporting on worldwide efforts to strengthen nuclear safety, this annual review has since varied in format and content. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; General description; Programmes of classroom training; Lecture syllabuses for classroom training; and on the job training. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Background; Material and application issues; Determination of To; Determination of To for RPV material; Fluence protection including attenuation; Deterministic analysis and methods; and Probabilistic application; Conclusion. (Jml)