Published 2020 | Version v1
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SCK CEN ensures safety of nuclear innovations. SCK CEN installation puts fuel rods to the test

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SCK CEN has been testing newly developed nuclear fuel rods as far back as 1976. The BR2 research reactor at the Belgian Research Center SCK CEN is capable of performing transient tests, which are essential for ensuring the safety of nuclear power plants. These tests are the final part of a new fuel's safety file. In 2020, the research Centre replaced its installation, which it is now using to carry out these tests, the only one of its kind in Europe. The articles discusses the test installation and its use.

Part of:
2020 Highlights

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URL
http://www.sckcen.be/;

Publishing Information

Imprint Place
Mol (Belgium)
Imprint Title
2020 Highlights
Imprint Pagination
67 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 38-40

INIS

Country of Publication
Belgium
Country of Input or Organization
Belgium
INIS RN
52081173
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature, Progress Report
Descriptors DEI
BELGIUM; BR-2 REACTOR; FUEL ASSEMBLIES; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; PROGRESS REPORT; SAFETY ANALYSIS; TRANSIENTS
Descriptors DEC
COOPERATION; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; DOCUMENT TYPES; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EUROPE; IRRADIATION REACTORS; MANAGEMENT; MATERIALS TESTING REACTORS; REACTORS; TANK TYPE REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS; WESTERN EUROPE

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