Development of an evaluation parameter for physical protection in INPRO and its case study on Republic of Korea’s PWRs

Yoo, Hyunjun; Kwak, Seong Woo; Chang, Sung-Soon; Kim, Jung-Soo; Yoon, Wan-Ki

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2009.02.004

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“…The safeguards design and their implementation in the fuel cycle were elaborated by IAEA 47 . The PR performance of the fuel cycle was qualitatively/quantitatively evaluated by using INPRO and MUAU (multi‐attribute utility analysis) methodologies, respectively 65,70 . The fuel cycles with three different discharged burnups were also analyzed by using the Fuzzy Logic Barrier (FLB) method 71 .…”

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Nuclear non‐proliferation review and improving proliferation resistance assessment in the future

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Int J Energy Res

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Summary An increasing number of countries have taken nuclear energy as a preferred approach in response to the environment deterioration and energy supply deficit. The rapid expansion of nuclear technologies, however, would pose a great challenge to nuclear non‐proliferation, especially for the Generation IV nuclear reactor systems, which significantly differ from current nuclear fuel systems. This paper gives an overview of non‐proliferation research activities worldwide and outlines the existing problems, especially in non‐proliferation assessment. Because of numerous processes and various types of variables involved in nuclear fuel cycles (NFC), it is difficult to obtain a quantitative and objective assessment on non‐proliferation. In addition, the influences imposed by national nuclear policy on non‐proliferation have been rarely studied because of their large uncertainties, which may not precisely reflect the real non‐proliferation status in a specific country. In view of the above issues, we put forward an assessment framework by considering impact factors of national nuclear policy and by employing multi‐mathematical models to address some of the issues including subjectivity and uncertainties in the current assessment methodologies.

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Nuclear non‐proliferation review and improving proliferation resistance assessment in the future

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Int J Energy Res

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Sustainability assessment of Sweden’s nuclear power: implications of the new expansion plans

Krayem,

Thorin

2024

Environ Dev Sustain

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Amid the global energy and climate crises, phasing out fossil fuel has become an international priority. Nuclear energy is re-emerging as a fundamental constituent of several countries’ energy mixes. Sweden has updated its policy towards expanding its nuclear energy as a reflection of this global trend, but also due to national political shifts and technological ambitions. In this paper, we explore the current and future nuclear energy’s landscape in Sweden, by examining its historical context and projections. We achieve this by assessing the nuclear energy system through a sustainability lens, considering its four dimensions: feasibility, viability, desirability, and openness. Our analysis shows that, from a feasibility perspective, Sweden’s nuclear energy system must ensure a secure uranium supply and manage its spent fuel. Moreover, it should proactively address climate change impacts, such as sea level rise. From a viability perspective, the system is challenged by long lead times for nuclear plants, though Small Modular Reactors offer a potential solution by reducing costs and risk. Increased public support is in favor of the sector’s desirability, while its reliance on uranium imports puts its security at risk and highlights the critical need to reduce its openness. With a straightforward qualitative assessment, we show the imperative need for a multidisciplinary approach when crafting Sweden’s nuclear policy, to achieve a balance between national energy needs, environmental responsibilities, and the challenges of the global energy market.

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Assessment of Terrorist Attack Risk of a BWR Nuclear Power Plant Using Monte Carlo Simulations

Tian

Lee

2021

Nuclear Technology

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Development of an evaluation parameter for physical protection in INPRO and its case study on Republic of Korea’s PWRs

Cited by 3 publications

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Nuclear non‐proliferation review and improving proliferation resistance assessment in the future

Nuclear non‐proliferation review and improving proliferation resistance assessment in the future

Sustainability assessment of Sweden’s nuclear power: implications of the new expansion plans

Assessment of Terrorist Attack Risk of a BWR Nuclear Power Plant Using Monte Carlo Simulations

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