Technical Working Groups on Advanced Technologies for LWRs and HWRs (TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR)
The TWG-LWR and the TWG-HWR are groups of experts that provide advice and support for programme implementation, reflecting a global network of excellence and expertise in the area of advanced technologies for Water Cooled Reactors. The TWG-LWR was established in 1987 and the TWG-HWR in 1997.
The focus of these Working Groups is on technology development of water cooled reactors utilized for the production of electricity and/or heat. The scope of the Working Group covers:
Design and technology development for current and advanced WCR concepts
Economics, performance and safety for current and advanced WCR
Advanced fuel cycles and fuel options for current and advanced WCRs
Infrastructure specific to the development and deployment of WCRs
The areas addressed by the TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR include
- Advances in national programmes
- System analyses and fuel utilization
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Research, development, design, performance and cost related aspects of
- Reactor core
- Plant systems and components
- Reactor and plant structures and containment
- Plant operation and maintenance
The TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR coordinate their activities with other Agency activities in interfacing areas, as well as with related activities of other international organizations to avoid duplication of activities. Specifically, activities in common technology areas are conducted jointly. Furthermore, because the scope of the TWG-LWR cuts across complementary thematic topics which are also covered by the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, the Department of Safeguards, the Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology (i.e. the TWG-FPT & -NFCO) and in the Division of Nuclear Power (i.e. the TWG-LMNPP, -NPPCI, & -MHR), activities are carried out in co-ordination with these groups as appropriate.
2011
16th and 12th Meetings of the LWRs and HWRs Technical Working Groups
26 - 28 July 2011, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
2010
15th and 11th Meetings of the LWRs and HWRs Technical Working Groups
26 - 28 July 2010, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
2009
14th and 10th Meetings of the LWRs and HWRs Technical Working Groups
29-31 July 2009, IAEA Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
2007
Final Report of TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR Meetings
13-15 June 2007
Meeting Participants and Contact Informations
2005
Final Report of TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR meetings
7-9 December 2005
Meeting Participants and Contact Information
2004
Presentation on Highlights of National Programmes and International Organizations in Water-Cooled Reactor Technology Development
9-11 June 2004
Final Report of TWG-LWR and TWG-HWR meetings
9-11 June 2004
Meeting Participants and Contact Information
Status of Advanced Light Water Reactor Designs
IAEA-TECDOC-1391