
- 15/01/2024 The fourth and last newsletter of the project is published
- 29-30/11/2023 : R2CA OPEN WORKSHOP : PRESENTATIONS 1- IAEA safety standards for SMRs - Poghosyan - IAEA
- 29-30/11/2023 : R2CA OPEN WORKSHOP : registration open Participate to the final Open Workshop of the R2CA (Reduction of Radiological Consequences of Accidents) project on November 29th to 30th, 2023 in IRSN headquarters (Paris, France) to learn about the main results and outcomes of the project dedicated to Design Basis and Design Extension of Loss-Of-Coolant and Steam Generator Tube Rupture Accidents, Accident Management and Procedures, Innovative Tools and Devices.
- 04-06/07/2023 : R2CA SUMMER SCHOOL : PRESENTATIONS 1-Accident classification Gianneti
- 04-06/07/2023 : R2CA SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN Join the Summer School of the R2CA (Reduction of Radiological Consequences of Accidents) project on July 4th to 6th, 2023 in Bologna (Italy) to learn about the main safety aspects related to Design Basis and Design Extension of Loss-Of-Coolant and Steam Generator Tube Rupture Accidents. Detailed program is given in the attached brochure. The lectures are free and open to young researchers, PhDs & MSc students. To attend the school, register through the Quad Core (in the brochure) before April 30th, 2023.
- 31/10/2022 The third newsletter of the project is published
- 24/08/2021 The second newsletter of the project is published
- 16/07/2020 The first newsletter of the project is published
- 01/02/2020
2- DEC-A analysis methodologies - Zhang - OECD
3- R2CA_project overview - Girault - IRSN
4- Overview of LOCA and SGTR analyses methodologies - Obada - IRSN
5- LOCA and SGTR experimental-database - Hozer - EK
6- Failed fuel rod evaluation during LOCA - Belon -IRSN
7- Major improvements in fuel modelling and FP releases during LOCA - Schubert - JRC
8- Major improvements in FP behaviour in primary circuit and containment during LOCA - Kecek - UJV
9- Model improvements related to defective fuel rods - Leclere - IRSN
10- Major model improvements related to defective fuel rod releases - Zullo - POLIMI
11- Major model improvements in FP transport from RCS to SG - Herranz - CIEMAT
12- Main improvements in Accident Management Procedures - Muellner - BOKU
13- Neural Networks for defective fuel rod early diagnosis - Kremer - IRSN
14- Main improvements in ATF evaluation - Pouillier -EDF
15- LOCA initial and upgraded DBA and DECA calculations - Kaliatka - LEI
16- SGTR initial and upgraded DBA and DECA calculations - Foucaud - TRACTEBEL
17- Uncertainty quantification - Muellner - BOKU
18- Recommendations for methodology harmonization - Parmentier - BelV
19- R2CA main outcomes - Girault - IRSN
Main topics to be addressed
- Fuel/clad thermomechanics
- Fission products behaviour in fuel
- Fission product transport from primary to secondary circuit and behaviour
- Accident Tolerant Fuels
- Accident prevention & management procedures
- Methodologies for radiological consequence assessments
The Workshop is free and open to a wide audience. It will be organized in an hybrid form. Detailed program and registration form are included in the attached brochure. To attend the WS in-person (and get access to IRSN headquarters) or remotely, register through the enclosed registration form before November 21st, 2023.
Brochure
2-DEC-A analyses practices Verdebout
3-R2CA overview Girault
4-LOCA accidents Bersano
5- SGTR accidents Parmentier
6-Safety systems Muellner
7-ASTEC integral code Drai
8-Fuel behaviour tools VanUffelen
9-Fission product tools Pizzocri
10-R2CA outcomes Girault
11-Accident management Muellner
12-Core modeling approaches Belon.pdf
13-Cladding thermomechanics Taurines
14-Fuel behaviour modelling advancements VanUffelen
15-Accident Tolerant Fuels Pouillier
16-Fission Product transport Kecek
17-CONFIDENCE Korsakissok
18-McSAFER Queral
19-MUSA Herranz
20-SASPAM-SA Mascari
21-OperaHPC Bertolus
22-APIS VanUffelen
Program
The 1st yearly progress meeting of the R2CA project organized by ENEA in Bologna will be held from Tuesday, October 13th in the early afternoon to Friday, October 16th in the early afternoon.
More information available soon.