The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty Challenge in the Current Licensing Process of Present Reactors
Joint Authors
D'Auria, Francesco
Mazzantini, Oscar Alberto
Source
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
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).
The key steps of the entire process are basically two: (a) the selection of PIE (Postulated Initiating Events) and (b) the analysis by best estimate models supported by uncertainty evaluation.
Otherwise, key elements of the approach are (1) availability of qualified computational tools including suitable uncertainty method, (2) demonstration of quality, and (3) acceptability and endorsement by the licensing authority.
The effort of issuing Chapter 15 is terminated at the time of issuing of the present paper, and the safety margins available for the operation of the concerned NPP (Nuclear Power Plant) have been quantified.
American Psychological Association (APA)
D'Auria, Francesco& Mazzantini, Oscar Alberto. 2010. The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty Challenge in the Current Licensing Process of Present Reactors. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511418
Modern Language Association (MLA)
D'Auria, Francesco& Mazzantini, Oscar Alberto. The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty Challenge in the Current Licensing Process of Present Reactors. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511418
American Medical Association (AMA)
D'Auria, Francesco& Mazzantini, Oscar Alberto. The Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty Challenge in the Current Licensing Process of Present Reactors. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511418
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511418
