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Title: Generation IV PR and PP Methods and Applications

Conference ·
OSTI ID:941613

This paper presents an evaluation methodology for proliferation resistance and physical protection (PR&PP) of Generation IV nuclear energy systems (NESs). For a proposed NES design, the methodology defines a set of challenges, analyzes system response to these challenges, and assesses outcomes. The challenges to the NES are the threats posed by potential actors (proliferant States or sub-national adversaries). The characteristics of Generation IV systems, both technical and institutional, are used to evaluate the response of the system and determine its resistance against proliferation threats and robustness against sabotage and terrorism threats. The outcomes of the system response are expressed in terms of six measures for PR and three measures for PP, which are the high-level PR&PP characteristics of the NES. The methodology is organized to allow evaluations to be performed at the earliest stages of system design and to become more detailed and more representative as design progresses. Uncertainty of results are recognized and incorporated into the evaluation at all stages. The results are intended for three types of users: system designers, program policy makers, and external stakeholders. Particular current relevant activities will be discussed in this regard. The methodology has been illustrated in a series of demonstration and case studies and these will be summarized in the paper.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - National Nuclear Security Administration
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
941613
Report Number(s):
BNL-81551-2008-CP; R&D Project: 05885; TRN: US200825%%627
Resource Relation:
Conference: 16th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (16PBNC); Aomori, Japan; 20081013 through 20081018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English