The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty Challenge in the Current Licensing Process of Present Reactors by Francesco D'Auria, Oscar Mazzantini

“…Within the licensing process of the KWU Atucha II PHWR (Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor), the BEPU (Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty) approach has been selected for issuing of the Chapter 15 on FSAR (Final Safety Analysis Report). …”
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Laser cutting study of zirconium alloys for nuclear decommissioning by Jae Sung Shin, Joonsoo Ock, Sungyeol Choi

“…We conducted laser cutting studies on zirconium alloys, specifically Zircaloy-2 and Zr-2.5%Nb alloy, which are used as constituent materials in the nuclear fuel channel of a pressurized heavy water reactor. The study measured the maximum cutting speed, amount of secondary emissions, and aerosol characteristics for each material using 10 mm thick plate specimens. …”
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Safety Enhancements for PHWRs Based on Macroscopic Losses of the Fukushima Accident by Sang Ho Kim, Tsuneo Futami, Soon Heung Chang, Yong Hoon Jeong

“…This study is expected to contribute to the safety enhancement of pressurized heavy water reactors by applying design changes based on the lessons learned from the Fukushima accident.…”
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