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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.
D. P. Pande, P. L. Dhar, R. S. Agarwal, R. V. Amalraj
Nuclear Technology | Volume 92 | Number 2 | November 1990 | Pages 269-281
Technical Paper | Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow | doi.org/10.13182/NT90-A34478
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This work is aimed at improving the design and operation efficiency of thermosyphon evaporators in order to reduce the volume of aqueous radiochemical effluents. Operating experience and research in two-phase systems reveal that boiling accompanied by two-phase flow is highly affected by the flow dynamics and stability of the system. Therefore, a comprehensive experimental investigation is carried out. A well-instrumented experimental facility is designed and fabricated, in which six different thermosyphon reboiler designs are tested under a range of operating conditions. The experimental setup, the thermal hydraulics during boiling of aqueous solutions, and the results of the investigations are reported. The experiments reveal the effects of design parameters and operating process variables on the thermal-hydraulic performance. The primary process conditions, such as liquid submergence, temperature differential, and design parameters, influence the vapors produced, heat flux, recirculation flow rates, exit vapor quality, and resultant heat transfer coefficients.