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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
Carol A. Jaeger, Eric R. Ellis, Thomas F. Parkinson
Nuclear Technology | Volume 88 | Number 3 | December 1989 | Pages 319-324
Technical Paper | Technique | doi.org/10.13182/NT89-A34314
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A boronimeter capable of rapid and accurate determination of the boron concentration in the primary coolant of pressurized water reactors is described. The instrument utilizes the neutron transmission method and is thus responsive to the 10B content of the primary coolant. A unique feature of the boronimeter is a servo-driven absorber sleeve that is positioned to compensate for changes in the boron concentration. This null-type operation is well suited for on-line analyses and also simplifies the calibration of the boronimeter.
