What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors.
Impact of Climate Related Hazards on the Safety of Nuclear Installations: Experts Discuss
Building a new framework that takes into account the effects of climate change on meteorological and hydrological hazards for nuclear installations, was the focus of a recently held technical meeting at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna.
The Safety and Security of Small Modular Reactors
Advanced reactors such as small modular reactors and other innovative designs are expected to provide considerable benefits to society and play a large role in decarbonizing our economies. These nucle...
Senior Safety and Security Regulators Discuss Challenges of Regulating New Radiation Technologies
Nuclear regulators around the world share the common challenge of making sure that nuclear and radiation technologies and devices are licensed, constructed, operated and eventually decommissioned safely and securely. At the Senior Safety and Security Regulators' Meeting, at last week’s 66th IAEA General Conference, over 100 senior government officials involved in nuclear regulatory matters shared their countries’ experiences and good practices in meeting these challenges.
Enhancing Regulatory Infrastructure for Radiation Safety and Security of Radioactive Material: New IAEA Service
A new IAEA service has been launched to support countries in developing their regulatory infrastructure for the safety of radiation sources and the security of radioactive material used in fields ranging from medical and industry to food and agriculture.