5 - Managing nuclear research reactor construction projects and operation

Abstract

This chapter addresses the specificities of management of nuclear research reactor projects and nuclear research reactor operation. A short description of the differences between research reactors and nuclear power plants is presented first, followed by a classification of research reactors into different types, describing their characteristics. The particular issues in managing research reactor projects and operations are described. The significant differences between the licensing approach for research reactors, usually one-of-a-kind facilities, and for nuclear power plants are also highlighted.