Research Reactor Safety
The objective is to enhance the safety of research reactors (RRs) in Member States. Activities in this area include the monitoring of research reactors subject to project and supply agreements, and assisting Member States with such reactors in fulfilling relevant safety obligations.
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Enhancing the safety of Research Reactors (RRs)
Activities to enhance the safety of research reactors (RRs) in Member States cover a wide range of topics, including siting, design, construction, commissioning, utilization and decommissioning. These activities consist of:
- Developing IAEA safety standards for RRs and promoting their application
- Providing assistance in the application of the Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors
- Promoting information exchange on operational experience through the Incident Reporting System for Research Reactors (IRSRR)
- Conducting Integrated Safety Assessment of Research Reactors (INSARR) missions and other safety review services on Member State request
- Assisting Member States in the implementation of recommendations provided during safety review missions
- Improving the safety analysis and operational aspects of RRs
- Improving safety management and promoting safety culture in operating organizations
- Organizing meetings for the exchange of operational safety experience and lessons learned from events
- Organizing training activities and meetings on relevant safety issues
- Providing assistance on safety aspects related to fuel management and core conversion
- Assisting Member States to improve emergency preparedness and response
- Cooperating with other international organisations on RR safety matters.
Co-ordinated Research Project:
- Assessment of source term, radionuclide transport within containment/confinement and release to the environment for research reactors
Related Service: INSARR
Related documents:
Monitoring and safety enhancement of RRs under Agreement
The objective is to verify compatibility with Safety Standards and to ensure an appropriate level of safety in the concerned research reactors. The corresponding activities include the following:
- Organizing regular review meetings on the safety status of RRs subject to Project and Supply Agreements
- Collecting and analysing data on Safety Performance Indicators
- Conduct safety review and training activities. More
