Nuclear Power Technology Development Section

Technical Documents Published by NPTDS

Downloading IAEA Publications may be done here.

List of documents published in 2009:


NP-T-2.2

Design Features to Achieve Defence in Depth in Small and Medium Sized Reactors

Incorporation of inherent and passive safety design features has become a ‘trademark’ of many advanced reactor concepts, including several evolutionary designs and nearly all innovative small and medium sized reactors (SMRs) design concepts. Ensuring adequate defence in depth is important for reactors with smaller output because many of them are being designed to allow greater proximity to the user, specifically when non-electrical energy products are targeted.


TECDOC-1609

Intercomparison of Techniques for Inspection and Diagnostics of Heavy Water Reactor Pressure Tubes

Heavy water reactors (HWRs) comprise significant numbers of today's operating nuclear power plants, and more are under construction. Efficient and accurate inspection and diagnostic techniques for various reactor components and systems, especially pressure tubes, are an important factor in ensuring reliable and safe plant operation.