T5 – Advancing SMR Safety through Global Collaboration: Int’l Research and Regulatory Research

This video recording is from the technical session held at the NRC Regulatory Information Conference in 2024. 90% of the closed captions are accurate. More information on the technical session is provided below.

T5 Advancing Small Modular Reactor Safety through Global Collaboration: International Research and Regulatory Research
Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent a promising avenue for addressing the world’s growing energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To ensure their safe and efficient deployment, it is imperative to foster international collaboration in research, development, and regulatory frameworks. This session will bring together experts from across the globe to discuss the latest advancements in SMR technology, research initiatives, and the regulatory considerations essential for international SMR deployment. It will provide valuable insights into the progress of SMR development on an international scale, highlighting the importance of cooperation among stakeholders and shedding light on the regulatory challenges and solutions in this exciting field. Topics will include harmonization of safety standards, knowledge sharing, research partnerships, and lessons learned from international collaborations. Join us to explore how global cooperation can accelerate the realization of SMRs as a sustainable energy solution.

SESSION CHAIR(S):
Raymond Furstenau, Acting Executive Director for Operations, OEDO/NRC
Opening Remarks

SPEAKER(S):
Andrew Morreale, Technical Manager (Acting) – Reactor Safety, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
CNL Involvement in International Efforts Supporting Small Modular Reactor Safety
Eric Thornsbury, Technical Leader III, Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI Research on Risk Analysis Methods and Tools for Advanced Reactors
Vesselina Ranguelova, Deputy Head of Division of Nuclear Safety Technology and Regulation, Organization for Economic Cooperative Development/Nuclear Energy Agency
Accelerating International Cooperation on SMR Safety Research : Using Opportunities and Gaining Advances in Safety Assessment and Validation of Computer Codes through NEA Frameworks
Stephen Bajorek, Senior Technical Advisor, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC
NRC Readiness for Advanced Reactor Independent Analysis

SESSION CORDINATORS(S):
Justin Coury, Reactor Systems Engineer, Code and Reactor Analysis Branch, Division of Systems Analysis, RES/NRC e-mail: [email protected]

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