Apikyan S.A., Diamond D.J. (Eds.) Nuclear Power and Energy Security

Springer Science + Business Media B.V., Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 2010, 282 pages, ISBN: 978-90-481-3503-5Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Nuclear Power and Energy Security, Yerevan, Armenia, 26-29 May 2009The basic logic is very simple. Countries around the globe have a need for more electrical generating capacity because of increases in population and increases in energy use per capita. The needs are constrained by the requirement that the baseload energy source be economical, secure, and not emit climate-changing gases. Nuclear power fits this description. Therefore, many countries that have not had a
nuclear power program (or only had a small program) see a need to develop one in the future.However, the development of a national nuclear energy program is not so simple. The purpose of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Nuclear Power and Energy Security was to contribute to our understanding of how these programs might evolve. The workshop took place 26–29 May 2009 in Yerevan, Armenia. Approximately 50 participants discussed the infrastructure that is needed and some of the reactor options that might be considered. The papers in this book helped define the discussion that took place.The infrastructure that is needed includes a legal framework, a functioning regulator, a plan for waste disposal, a plan for emergency response, etc. These needs were explained and just as importantly, it was explained what international, bilateral, and regional cooperation is available. Although there were many countries represented, the Armenian experience was of particular interest because of where the meeting was located.The papers on reactor options covered both innovative and evolutionary designs. Of particular interest with the latter are small or medium size reactors that apply proven pressurized-water reactor design principles.Iaea Activities In Support Of Countries Considering Embarking On Nuclear Power Programme
Creating a National Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Building Safeguards Infrastructure
Regulatory Challenges Related to The Licensing of a New Nuclear Power Plant
Infrastructure Development Through Civil Nuclear Cooperation
Nuclear Safety Infrastructure
Upgrading Nuclear Regulatory Infrastructure in Armenia
Seven Principles of Highly Effective Nuclear Energy Programs
Nuclear Safety and Energy Security
Nuclear Energy and Social Impact
The Role of Nuclear Power in the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nuclear Energy & Energy Security
Overview of the Electricity Market of Estonia and the Plausibility of Nuclear Energy Production
The Role of Small And Medium Reactors in the Energy Security of a Country, Iris Example
Status Report on the Safety of Operating US Nuclear Power Plants (why Experts Believe that Today'S Operating Nuclear Power Reactors are Much Safer than they Were 20 Years Ago)
Nato-Astec-Matrix—Research Environment, Information Sharing and Mc&A
Establishing Control Over Nuclear Materials and Radiation Sources in Georgia
Nuclear Energy in Armenia History, Problems, Possibilities and Outlook
Development of Nuclear Energy in Armenia
Some Neutron Absorbing Elements and Devices For Fast Nuclear Reactors Regulation Systems
Development of Design of a Radioisotope Switchable Neutron Source and New Portable Detector of Smuggling
New Designs of Medium Power Vver Reactor Plants
National Assessment Study in Armenia Using Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles Methodology for an Innovative Nuclear Systems in a Country with Small Grid
Candle Reactor: an Option for Simple, Safe, High Nuclear Proliferation Resistant, Small Waste and Efficient Fuel use Reactor
Emissions of the Corrosion Radionuclides in an Atmosphere
Iaea Support For Operating Nuclear Reactors
The Solid Coolant and Prospects of its use in Innovative Reactors
Innovation Projects of Atomic Energy Institute of National Nuclear Center Rk in the Area of Peaceful use of Atomic Energy
Innovative Designs of Nuclear Reactors
Development of Devices For Handling with Bn-350 Radioactive Waste
Institutional Support to the Nuclear Power Based on Transportable Installations
International Cooperation and Security in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Armenia
Applied Model of Through-Wall Crack of Coolant Vessels of Vver-Type Reactors