NKM Publications

The World Nuclear University: New Partnership in Nuclear Education

IAEA-WNU, July 2007

World Nuclear University (WNU) is a new partnership that addresses nuclear education in an innovative, unique and international way: through a worldwide network of established institutions, the WNU seeks to promote both academic excellence and high professional ethics. WNU offers new forms of co-operation for nuclear education, in particular through allowing for joint and integrated efforts of all stakeholders: universities, industry and the international nuclear community. Among WNU activities, the Summer Institute – as an academy for future leaders in nuclear science and technology – is currently at the most advanced stage. The Summer Institute is open for a select group of graduate students and young professionals drawn from all over the world. The uniqueness of the WNU SI is in the fact that it is a global policy initiative rather than an educational event. The technical document gives an overview of the history of the development of the World Nuclear University and related IAEA activities and contains an analysis and recommendations from the first WNU Summer Institute, held in 2005 in the USA.
This report is intended for wide range of senior and middle level managers of nuclear industry, academia and research sector involved in nuclear education. » Details

Asian Network for Education in Nuclear Technology (ANENT): IAEA Activities and International Coordination

IAEA-ANENT, July 2007

This publication describes the Asian Network for Education in Nuclear Technology (ANENT) including its purposes, activities, and results since its establishment in 2004. The book and attached CD-ROM will help to promote better understanding of ANENT as a unique and meaningful activity which the IAEA is undertaking to address the need for nuclear education and training in Asia. » Details

Fast Reactor Database 2006 Update

IAEA TECDOC Series No. 1531

The fast reactor database (FRDB) summarized in this report is very detailed with each liquid metal cooled fast reactor (LMFR) power plant being characterized by about 500 items. It includes operational parameters, physical, hydraulic and thermomechanical characteristics, technological requirements and methods and criteria to ensure safe operation. It also covers design data such as dimensions, materials information and main design features and performance parameters of reactor cores, components and various systems, along with sketches and drawings. The database setup makes it possible not only to easily find the required parameter of a certain reactor, but also to compare it with that of the other reactors. The FRDB includes data on 37 fast reactor plants, their thermal power ranging from 10 to 4000 MW. Thirty-one reactors out of 37 are connected to steam turbine generators of 12 to 1800 MW electric power. It is hoped that this reference book will allow effective design approaches for fast reactor systems and components to be reproduced and the repetition of unsuccessful design approaches to be avoided.
IAEA-TECDOC-1531, 2006, ISBN 92-0-114206-4, English. 15.00 Euro. Date of Issue: 20 February 2007. Full Text (38894 KB). Subject Classification: 0703 - Reactor technology.
Responsible Officer: Mr. Alexander Stanculescu, NENP

Managing Nuclear Knowledge: Proceedings of a 2005 Workshop, Trieste, Italy

IAEA Proceedings Series, 2006

Proceedings of a workshop held in Trieste, Italy, 22-26 August 2005; STI/PUB/1266, 2006 ISBN 92-0-109406-X, English 289 pp.; 41 figures; includes CD-ROM with presentations material

The nuclear power and technology sector, comprising the industry, governments and academia, is a knowledge based endeavour similar to other highly technological industries. Recent trends, such as an ageing workforce and declining student enrolment, with the consequent risk of losing accumulated nuclear knowledge and experience, have drawn attention to the need for better management of nuclear knowledge. These Proceedings are based on a workshop on managing nuclear knowledge which was jointly organized by the IAEA, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics and the World Nuclear University. The aim was to increase the awareness of Member States with respect to the challenge of nuclear knowledge management, to share the best practices and to provide a forum for the exchange of information among participating nuclear professionals. » Details

Knowledge Management for Nuclear Industry Operating Organizations

IAEA TECDOC Series No.1510, October 2006

NKM-KM for Nuclear Industry Operating Organizations The purpose of this publication is to identify the fundamental elements needed for an effective knowledge management (KM) system, to share with nuclear industry operating organization managers lessons learned regarding KM, as well as providing guidance concerning methods for KM implementation. Intended as an introduction to KM approaches and practices, this document also provides guidance on improving KM practices in nuclear industry operating organizations. Senior and middle level managers of nuclear industry operating organizations will find the book provides a wealth of practical information and will be a critical resource informing their KM planning, system implementation and improvements. » Details

Risk Management of Knowledge Loss in Nuclear Industry Organizations

IAEA Publications STI/PUB/1248, 2006

Cover Page Maintaining nuclear competencies in the nuclear industry and nuclear regulatory authorities is a critical challenge. As many nuclear experts around the world are retiring, they are taking with them a substantial amount of knowledge and corporate memory. The loss of such employees, who hold knowledge critical to either operations or safety, poses a clear threat to the safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities. This report is based on actual experiences of Member State operating organizations, and is intended to increase awareness of the need to develop a strategic approach and action plans to address the potential loss of critical knowledge and skills in nuclear industry organizations. » Details

International Conference on Managing Nuclear Knowledge: Strategies and Human Resources Development

IAEA Proceedings Series, 2006

Summary of an International Conference held in Saclay, France, 7-10 September 2004; STI/PUB/1235 ISBN 92-0-110005-1

Cover Page This conference provided a forum for professionals and decision makers in the nuclear sector, comprising industry, governments and academia as well as professionals in the knowledge management and information technology sectors. The goals of the conference were: to exchange information and share experience on nuclear knowledge management, comprising strategies, information management and human resource development, and to identify lessons learned and to embark on the development of new initiatives and concepts for nuclear knowledge management in IAEA Member States. Keynote papers delivered by leading experts in the field, industrial leaders and governmental officials covered important aspects of nuclear knowledge management, and the sessions were devoted to: covering managing and preserving nuclear knowledge; managing nuclear information; human resources for the nuclear sector; and networking education and training. » Details

Last Updated: 17-Dec-2007