GEN-IV Webinar – Development of In-Service Inspection Rules for Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors Using the System Based Code Concept
This webinar introduces the development of ISI rules for SFRs using the System Based Code (SBC) concept.
This webinar introduces the development of ISI rules for SFRs using the System Based Code (SBC) concept.
Benjamin Jourdy works on a methodology based on bibliography synthesis and experimental results, leading to the conception of a new mock-up dedicated to this study.
The presentation showed the design proposition for this SFR reactor including the experience feedback from European experience on Phénix, Superphénix, EFR and ASTRID. This design includes all improvements in response to the last safety rules issued after the Fukushima incident. Finally, the first calculations performed for the design validation are also explained with the necessary R&D.
This webinar provided a technical overview of this In-Service Inspection & Repair program that involves specific international collaborations done through GEN-IV mainly. It was presented by Dr. François Baqué who works as a Senior Expert on inspection for fast reactors at CEA Cadarache IRESNE in the Nuclear Technology Department.
The first industry/DOE Fast Reactor Workshop was held July 9-10 at Argonne National Laboratory. The 40 Workshop attendees included 19 from US industry representing 10 different companies; representatives from DOE, NRC, and NIA also participated.