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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.
P. Deramaix, D. Haas, J. Van De Velde
Nuclear Technology | Volume 102 | Number 1 | April 1993 | Pages 47-53
Technical Paper | Mixed-Oxide Fuel / Nuclear Fuel Cycle | doi.org/10.13182/NT93-A34801
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
The mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel of the current generation (MIMAS) is confronted with the challenge of reaching the same quality and reliability as UO2 fuel, while the related data base accumulated so far is still limited. Its in-reactor behavior, therefore, has been assessed based on the lessons from previous generations of MOX fuel. Results are presented for attributes specific to the MOX nature of the fuel, irrespective of the specific fuel design features. The results obtained progressively with MIMAS fuel confirm the adequacy of such an assessment.
