A report on (interim) evaluation of research and development subjects in fiscal year 2000. Evaluation subject on the 'Safety research in fast breeder reactor'

Safety research as a basis R and D supporting development of the fast breeder reactor (FBR) has been practiced at aims of development, admittance and operation/maintenance of a fast experimental reactor, 'Joyo' and a fast breeder prototype reactor, 'Monju' and of reflection to a proof reactor plan promoted by the electric utility. However, at present, in order to reflect FBR cycle actual use strategy survey research, decision of importance in research is promoted to effectively reflect their research results to judgment and investigation on consistency of various candidate concepts. Here was carried out on some evaluations on research program and practicing method of coming five years on conventional research results, reflection to the second period of the actual use strategy survey research, and practice of national safety research yearly plan at a center of past five years on contribution to FBR development and safety regulation in Japan. Here were described on aim and meaning of the R and D, establishment of target, planning, practicing system, and results. (G.K.)