The purpose of this series of annually published volumes of which the earlier issues were supplements to the Nuclear Fusion journal is to publish original contributions and review articles containing high quality data on the atomic and plasma-material interaction processes of interest to thermonuclear fusion research. The scientific scope of the series includes the topics of elementary ato…
This volume presents recent progress in the improvement of the nuclear database needed for the development of Generation IV nuclear energy systems. The Generation IV International Forum (GIF) identified six advanced concepts for sustainable nuclear energy production at competitive prices and with advanced safety, with special attention to nuclear non-proliferation and physical protection iss…
INSAG has prepared this report in accordance with its terms of reference “to formulate, where possible, commonly shared safety concepts”. The understanding and application of these safety principles should improve safety and benefit everyone, especially those in countries that use or intend to use nuclear power as an energy source
This Safety Guide provides guidance and recom m endations on surveillance activities to ensure that structures, systems and com ponents im portant to safety are available to perform their functions in accordance w ith design intent and assumptions. The Guide was prepared as part of the IAEA’s programme, referred to as the NUSS Programme, for establishing Codes of Practice and Safety Guides re…
Nuclear power plants of the light water reactor (LWR) type are so designed and operated that no accident reasonably considered to be possible would release significant amounts of fission products to the environment. It follows that rare improbable events such as severe accidents would provide the only potentially significant contribution to adverse human health effects. The potential for such s…
Modern Physics is the most up-to-date, accessible presentation of modern physics available. The book is intended to be used in a one-semester course covering modern physics for students who have already had basic physics and calculus courses. The balance of the book leans more toward ideas than toward experimental methods and practical applications because the beginning student is better served…
This Safety Guide was prepared as part of the Agency’s programme, referred to as the NUSS programme, for establishing Codes o f Practice and Safety Guides relating to nuclear power plants. It supplements the Code of Practice on Safety in Nuclear Power Plant Operation, including Commissioning and Decommissioning (IAEA Safety Series No. 50-C-0), hereinafter referred to as the Code. The Provisio…
The IAEA Code of Practice on Quality Assurance for Safety in Nuclear Power Plants (IAEA Safety Series No. 50-C-QA), hereinafter referred to as the Code, and the Safety Guides on Quality Assurance identify the requirements for establishing and implementing an overall quality assurance programme for all activities affecting the quality of a nuclear power plant.
This Safety Report compares the requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GS-R-3, The Management System for Facilities and Activities, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (ASME NQA-1-2008, NQA-1a-2009). It identifies the similarities and differences between them and provides information and guidance to a…
This report provides information on the content and format for decommissioning plans and supporting safety related documents. Its scope includes information that is relevant to all types of nuclear facilities, ranging from nuclear power plants and reprocessing facilities to university laboratories and manufacturing plants. The report will be of interest to decommissioning planning engineers, pr…