In the world of nuclear energy, safety is not a single switch that can be turned on or off. It is a layered, evolving philosophy shaped by decades of engineering, research, and experience. At the heart of this philosophy lie two deceptively simple ideas: prevention and mitigation. These terms sound straightforward, yet their meaning becomes far more intricate when applied to modern reactor systems. The paper authored by Karl Fleming of KNF Consulting Services, and colleagues, invites us to rethink what these concepts truly mean, especially as nuclear technology advances into new territory. More

This Audio is a summary of the paper “A risk-informed and performance-based approach to defining prevention and mitigation,” in Nuclear Engineering and Design, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2024.113558

This research was performed as part of a U.S. Department of Energy contract Under DOE Idaho Operations Office Contract DE-AC07-05ID14517

For further information, please contact Karl Fleming at karlfleming@comcast.net

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