Research Reactor Bibliography

Click on any of the topics below to see the list of relevant IAEA publications. Further technical publications can be found on IAEA Publications.

1. Operation and maintenance

Key Documents:

• Considerations on Decommissioning in the Design and Operation of Research Reactors (IAEA Technical Report Series No. 494), 2024​​​​​​​
• Optimization of Research Reactor Availability and Reliability: Recommended Practices (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.4 (Rev.1)), 2024
• Guidelines for Ageing Management, Modernization and Refurbishment Programmes for Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-G-5.2), 2024
• Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems for New and Existing Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-G-5.1), 2021
• Guidelines for the Operation and Maintenance Assessment for Research Reactors (OMARR) (IAEA Services Series No. 44), 2020
• Condition Monitoring and Incipient Failure Detection of Rotating Equipment in Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1920), 2020
• Benchmarking against Experimental Data of Neutronics and Thermohydraulic Computational Methods and Tools for Operation and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1879), 2019
• Material Properties Database for Irradiated Core Structural Components for Lifetime Management for Long Term Operation of Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1871), 2019
• Operating Experience from Events Reported to the IAEA Incident Reporting System for Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1762), 2015
• Project Experiences in Research Reactor Ageing Management, Modernization, and Refurbishment (IAEA TECDOC No. 1748), 2014
• Implementation of a Management System for Operating Organizations of Research Reactors (Safety Reports Series No. 75), 2013
• Research Reactor Modernization and Refurbishment (IAEA TECDOC No. 1625), 2009
• Operational Limits and Conditions and Operating Procedures for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-4.4), 2008
• The Operating Organization and the Recruitment, Training and Qualification of Personnel for Research Reactors - Safety Guide (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-4.5), 2008
• Optimization of Research Reactor Availability and Reliability: Recommended Practices (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.4), 2008
• Maintenance, Periodic Testing and Inspection of Research Reactors Safety Guide (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-4.2), 2006
• Application of Non-Destructive Testing and In-service Inspection to Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1263), 2001

2. Utilization

Key Documents:

• Neutron Activation Analysis Using Short Half-life Radionuclides, (IAEA-TECDOC-2055), 2024
• Intercomparison of k0-NAA Software Packages, (IAEA-TECDOC-2026), 2023
• Integrated Research Reactor Utiliziation Review (IRRUR) Guidelines (IAEA Service Series No. 48), 2023
• Research Reactor Benchmarking Database: Facility Specification and Experimental Data (Revision) (Technical Reports Series No. 480 (Rev.1)), 2022
• Benchmarks of Fuel Burnup and Material Activation Computational Tools Against Experimental Data for Research Reactors. Results of a Coordinated Research Project (IAEA TECDOC No. 1992), 2022
• Neutron Scattering with Low and Medium Flux Neutron Sources (IAEA-TECDOC-1961), 2021
• Considerations of Safety and Utilization of Subcritical Assemblies (IAEA-TECDOC-1976), 2021
• Sustainability and Self-Reliance of National Nuclear Institutions. Proceedings of a Workshop (IAEA-TECDOC-1943), 2021
• Modern Neutron Detection (IAEA-TECDOC-1935), 2020
• Benchmarking against Experimental Data of Neutronics and Thermohydraulic Computational Methods and Tools for Operation and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors. Results of a Coordinated Research Project (IAEA TECDOC No. 1879), 2019
• Development of an Integrated Approach to Routine Automation of Neutron Activation Analysis (IAEA-TECDOC-1839), 2018
• Advances in Neutron Activation Analysis of Large Objects with Emphasis on Archaeological Examples (IAEA-TECDOC-1838), 2018
• Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory Comparison Performed in 2010–2015 for Neutron Activation Analysis and Other Analytical Techniques (IAEA-TECDOC-1831), 2017
• Research Reactors for the Development of Materials and Fuels for Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NP-T-5.8), 2017
• History, Development and Future of TRIGA Research Reactors (Technical Reports Series No. 482), 2016
• Feasibility of Producing Molybdenum-99 on a Small Scale Using Fission of Low Enriched Uranium or Neutron Activation of Natural Molybdenum (Technical Reports Series No. 478), 2015
• Use of Neutron Beams for Materials Research Relevant to the Nuclear Energy Sector (IAEA TECDOC No. 1773), 2015
• Applications of Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.3), 2014
• Compendium of Neutron Beam Facilities for High Precision Nuclear Data Measurements (IAEA TECDOC No. 1743), 2014
• Development and Applications of Residual Stress Measurements Using Neutron Beams (Technical Reports Series No. 477), 2014
• Hands-on Training Courses Using Research Reactors and Accelerators (Training Course Series No. 57), 2014
• Commercial Products and Services of Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1715), 2013
• Non-HEU Production Technologies for Molybdenum-99 and Technetium-99m (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-5.4), 2013
• Applications of Research Reactors towards Research on Materials for Nuclear Fusion Technology (IAEA TECDOC No. 1724), 2013
• Neutron Transmutation Doping of Silicon at Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1681), 2012
• Research Reactor Application for Materials under High Neutron Fluence (IAEA TECDOC No. 1659), 2011
• Neutron Imaging: A Non-Destructive Tool for Materials Testing (IAEA TECDOC No. 1604), 2008
• Characterization and Testing of Materials for Nuclear Reactors (IAEA TECDOC (CD-ROM) No. 1545), 2007
• Utilization Related Design Features of Research Reactors: A Compendium (Technical Reports Series No. 455), 2007
• Small Angle Neutron Scattering (IAEA TECDOC No. 1486), 2006
• Neutron Reflectometry: A Probe for Materials Surfaces (Proceedings of a Technical Meeting Held in Vienna, Austria, 16-20 August 2004), 2006
• Development Opportunities for Small and Medium Scale Accelerator Driven Neutron Sources (IAEA TECDOC No. 1439), 2005
• Manual for Reactor Produced Radioisotopes (IAEA TECDOC No. 1340), 2003
• Quality Aspects of Research Reactor Operations for Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (IAEA TECDOC No. 1218), 2001
• The Applications of Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1234), 2001
• Use of Research Reactors for Neutron Activation Analysis (IAEA TECDOC No. 1215), 2001

3. Safety

Key Documents:

• Guidelines for the Review of Research Reactor Safety, (IAEA Services Series No. 25 (Rev. 1)), 2024
• Regulatory Inspection Programme for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities, (IAEA-TECDOC-2062), 2024
• Analysis of Results from Integrated Safety Assessment of Research Reactors (INSARR) Missions (IAEA TECDOC No. 2048), 2024
• Operating Experience from Events Reported to the IAEA Incident Reporting System for Research Reactors (IAEA-TECDOC-1762/Rev. 1), 2024
• Ageing Management for Research Reactors  (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-10 (Rev.1)), 2023
• Instrumentation and Control Systems and Software Important to Safety for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-37 (Rev.1)), 2023
• Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in the Design and Operation of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-85), 2023
• Maintenance, Periodic Testing and Inspection of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-81), 2023
• Core Management and Fuel Handling for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-82), 2023
• Operational Limits and Conditions and Operating Procedures for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-83), 2023
• Application of Probabilistic Methods for Safety Assessment and the Reliable Operation of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Report Series No. 107), 2023
• Seismic Hazards in Site Evaluation for Nuclear Installations (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-9 (Rev. 1)), 2022
• Use of a Graded Approach in the Application of the Safety Requirements for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-22 (Rev. 1)), 2023
• Commissioning of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-80), 2023
• The Operating Organization and the Recruitment, Training and Qualification of Personnel for Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-84, 2023
• Safety Assessment for Research Reactors and Preparation of the Safety Analysis Report (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-20 (Rev. 1)), 2022
• Safety in the Utilization and Modification of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-24 (Rev. 1)), 2022
• Research Reactor Benchmarking Database: Facility Specification and Experimental Data (Technical Report Series No. 480 (Rev. 1)), 2022
• Equipment Qualification for Nuclear Installations (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-69), 2021
• Considerations of Safety and Utilization of Subcritical Assemblies (IAEA-TECDOC-1976), 2021
• Periodic Safety Review for Research Reactors (Safety Reports Series No. 99), 2020
• Reliability Data for Research Reactor Probabilistic Safety Assessment (IAEA TECDOC No. 1922), 2020
• Benchmarking against Experimental Data of Neutronics and Thermohydraulic Computational Methods and Tools for Operation and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1879), 2019
• Approaches to Safety Evaluation of New and Existing Research Reactor Facilities in Relation to External Events (Safety Reports Series No. 94), 2019
• Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants, Research Reactors and Other Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-47), 2018
• Regulatory Inspection of Research Reactors — Training Material (Training Course Series (CD-ROM) No. 66), 2018
• Guidelines for Self-assessment of Research Reactor Safety (IAEA Services Series No. 35), 2018
• Predisposal Management of Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Power Plants and Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-40), 2016
• Operational Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management for Research Reactors – Training Material (Training Course Series (CD-ROM) No. 62, 2016
• Management of the Interface between Nuclear Safety and Security for Research Reactors ( IAEA-TECDOC-1801), 2016
• Operational Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management for Research Reactors - Training Material (Training Course Series (CD-ROM) No. 62), 2016
• Safety of Research Reactors - Specific Safety Requirements (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-3), 2016
• Safety of Research Reactors - Training Material (Training Course Series (CD-ROM) No. 64), 2016
• Construction for Nuclear Installations (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-38), 2015
• Safety Reassessment for Research Reactors in the Light of the Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (Safety Reports Series No. 80), 2014
• Use of a Graded Approach in the Application of the Safety Requirements of Research Reactors (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-22), 2012
• Licensing Process for Nuclear Installations (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-12), 2010
• Derivation of the Source Term and Analysis of the Radiological Consequences of Research Reactor Accidents (Safety Reports Series No. 53), 2008
• Safety Analysis for Research Reactors (Safety Reports Series No. 55), 2008
• Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors, 2006
• Safety of New and Existing Research Reactor Facilities in Relation to External Events (Safety Reports Series No. 41), 2005
• Safety Considerations for Research Reactors in Extended Shutdown (IAEA TECDOC No. 1387), 2004

4. Fuel cycle

Key Documents:

• Post-irradiation Examination Techniques for Research Reactor Fuels (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-2.6), 2023
• Practices for Interim Storage of Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-3.10), 2022
• Research Reactor Benchmarking Database: Facility Specification and Experimental Data (Revision) (Technical Reports Series No. 480 (Rev.1)), 2022
• Benchmarks of Fuel Burnup and Material Activation Computational Tools Against Experimental Data for Research Reactors. Results of a Coordinated Research Project (IAEA TECDOC No. 1992), 2022
• Impact of Fuel Density on Performance and Economy of Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-2.7), 2021
• Research Reactor Spent Fuel Management: Options and Support to Decision Making (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-3.9), 2021
• Material Properties of Unirradiated Uranium–Molybdenum (U–Mo) Fuel for Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1923), 2020
• Benchmarking against Experimental Data of Neutronics and Thermohydraulic Computational Methods and Tools for Operation and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors. Results of a Coordinated Research Project (IAEA TECDOC No. 1879), 2019
• Analyses Supporting Conversion of Research Reactors from High Enriched Uranium Fuel to Low Enriched Uranium Fuel. The Case of the Miniature Neutron Source Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1844), 2018

• Use of Low Enriched Uranium Fuel in Accelerator Driven Subcritical Systems (IAEA-TECDOC-1821), 2017

• Available Reprocessing and Recycling Services for Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-T-1.11), 2017
• Research Reactors for the Development of Materials and Fuels for Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series NP-T-5.8), 2017
• Feasibility of Producing Molybdenum-99 on a Small Scale Using Fission of Low Enriched Uranium or Neutron Activation of Natural Molybdenum (Technical Reports Series No. 478), 2015
• Management and Storage of Research Reactor Spent Nuclear Fuel (Proceedings of a Technical Meeting Held in Thurso, United Kingdom, 19-22 October 2009), 2013
• Good Practices for Water Quality Management in Research Reactors and Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.2), 2011
• Corrosion of Research Reactor Aluminium Clad Spent Fuel in Water (IAEA TECDOC No. 1637), 2010
• Cost Aspects of the Research Reactor Fuel Cycle (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-T-4.3), 2010
• Experience of Shipping Russian-origin Research Reactor Spent Fuel to the Russian Federation (IAEA TECDOC No. 1632), 2009
• Good Practices for Qualification of High Density Low Enriched Uranium Research Reactor Fuels (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-5.2), 2009
• Core Management and Fuel Handling for Research Reactors - Safety (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-4.3), 2008
• Return of Research Reactor Spent Fuel to the Country of Origin: Requirements for Technical and Administrative Preparations and National Experiences (Proceedings of a Technical Meeting Held in Vienna, 28-31 August 2006 (IAEA TECDOC No. 1593)), 2008
• Spent Fuel Management Options for Research Reactors in Latin America (IAEA TECDOC No. 1508), 2006
• Understanding and Managing Ageing of Material in Spent Fuel Storage Facilities (Technical Reports Series No. 443), 2006
• Management of High Enriched Uranium for Peaceful Purposes: Status and Trends (IAEA TECDOC No. 1452), 2005
• Development Status of Metallic, Dispersion and Non-oxide Advanced and Alternative Fuels for Power and Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1374), 2003
• Corrosion of Research Reactor Aluminium Clad Spent Fuel in Water (Technical Reports Series No. 418), 2003

5. Infrastructure, planning and capacity building

Key Documents:

• Project Management in Construction of Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-G-5.3), 2024
• Research Reactor Exercises for Higher Education Programmes (IAEA-TECDOC - 2024), 2023
• Specific Considerations in the Assessment of the Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure for a New Research Reactor Programme (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NR-T-5.9), 2021
• Feasibility Study Preparation for New Research Reactor Programmes (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-T-3.18), 2018
• 2017 Strategic Planning for Research Reactors (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-T-3.16), 2017
• Technical Requirements in the Bidding Process for a New Research Reactor (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.6), 2014
• Specific Considerations and Milestones for a Research Reactor Project (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.1), 2012
• Homogeneous Aqueous Solution Nuclear Reactors for the Production of Mo-99 and other Short Lived Radioistotopes (IAEA TECDOC No. 1601), 2008
• Commissioning of Research Reactors - Safety Guide (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-4.1), 2006

6. Decommissioning

Key Documents:

• Considerations on Decommissioning in the Design and Operation of Research Reactors (IAEA Technical Report Series No. 494), 2024
• Data Analysis and Collection for Costing of Research Reactor Decommissioning: Final Report of the DACCORD Collaborative Project (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-T-2.12), 2021
• Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants, Research Reactors and Other Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities (IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-47), 2018
• Data Analysis and Collection for Costing of Research Reactor Decommissioning (IAEA TECDOC No. 1832), 2017
• Cost Estimation for Research Reactor Decommissioning (IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-T-2.4), 2014
• Lessons Learned from the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities and the Safe Termination of Nuclear Activities (Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Athens, Greece, 11-15 December 2006), 2010
• Decommissioning of Research Reactors and Other Small Facilities by Making Optimal Use of Available Resources (Technical Reports Series No. 463), 2008
• Decommissioning of Research Reactors: Evolution, State of the Art, Open Issues (Technical Reports Series No. 446), 2006
• Status of the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities around the World, 2004
• Decommissioning Techniques for Research Reactors (IAEA TECDOC No. 1273), 2002

7. International Conference on Research Reactors

Key Documents:

• Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Effectiveness and Sustainability (Proceeding of an International Conference Held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 25–29 November 2019), 2020
• Research Reactors: Safe Management and Effective Utilization (Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Vienna, 16–20 November 2015), 2017
• Research Reactors: Safe Management and Effective Utilization (Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Rabat, Morocco, 14-18 November 2011), 2012
• Research Reactors: Safe Management and Effective Utilization ( Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Sydney, Australia, 5-9 November 2007), 2008
• Research Reactor Utilization, Safety, Decommissioning, Fuel and Waste Management (Proceedings of an International Conference Held in Santiago, Chile, 10-14 November 2003), 2005
• Research Reactor Utilization, Safety and Management (Proceedings of an International Symposium held in Lisbon, Portugal, 6-10 September 1999), 2000