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Title: Modernization of Technical Requirements for Licensing of Advanced Non-Light Water Reactors: Probabilistic Risk Assessment Approach

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1700670· OSTI ID:1700670
 [1];  [2]
  1. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. Southern Company, Atlanta, GA (United States)

This report, “Modernization of Technical Requirements for Licensing of Advanced Non-Light Water Reactors: Probabilistic Risk Assessment Approach,” represents a key element in the development of a methodology for the efficient licensing of advanced non-light water reactors (non-LWRs). It is the result of a Licensing Modernization Project (LMP) led by Southern Company and cost-shared by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The LMP has developed detailed proposals for establishing licensing technical requirements to facilitate risk-informed and performance-based design and licensing of advanced non-LWRs. Such a methodology acknowledges enhancements in safety achievable with advanced designs and reflects more recent states of knowledge regarding safety and design innovation, creating an opportunity for reduced regulatory complexity with increased levels of safety. The project builds on best practices, as well as previous activities through DOE and industry-sponsored advanced reactor licensing initiatives.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States); Southern Company, Atlanta, GA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1700670
Report Number(s):
INL/EXT-20-60395; SC-29980-101-Rev.01; TRN: US2204927
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English