Trends in advanced reactor development and the role of the IAEA

Conference · Thu Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:10122622

Kupitz, J ^[1]; Cleveland, J ^[2]

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1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Power
2. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)

Worldwide a tremendous amount of experience has been accumulated during development, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear power reactors. The experience forms a sound basis for further improvements. Nuclear programmes in many countries are addressing the development of advanced reactors which are intended to have better economics, higher reliability and improved safety in order to overcome the current concerns of nuclear power. Advanced reactors now being developed could help to meet the demand for nev plants in developed and developing countries, not only for electricity generation, but also for district heating, desalination and for process heat. This report discussed the role of IAEA, as the only global international governmental organization dealing with nuclear power, which promotes international information exchange and international cooperation between all countries with their own advanced nuclear power programmes and offers assistance to countries with an interest in exploratory or research programmes.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 10122622
• Report Number(s): CONF-9204157--2; ON: DE93006211
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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