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Conference Article: Transient analysis for the high temperature pebble-bed reactor coupled to the energy conversion system

Abstract

The South African nuclear regulatory authority, the Council for Nuclear Safety (CNS) is beginning the safety review of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) design under development by the South African National Electrical Utility, Eskom. This paper describes the CNS licensing process, including the establishment of basic licensing criteria, general design criteria, and specific design rules, as well the safety assessment to be conducted in accordance with the established structure. It also summarises the CNS PBMR review project activities, including the overall organisational arrangements, licensing basis, safety and risk assessment, general operating rules and plant design engineering, and pre-operational testing.

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Reference:

Proceedings of a Technical Committee Meeting held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, 2-4 November 1998

International Atomic Energy Agency, International Working Group on Gas-Cooled Reactors, Vienna (Austria)

IAEA-TECDOC--1210, pp:111-119