Nuclear Power In The Oecd

Author : John Paffenbarger,International Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD/IEA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015050167876

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Nuclear Power in the OECD by John Paffenbarger,International Energy Agency Pdf

This comprehensive overview explores the policy issues and other factors affecting the future of nuclear power in OECD countries. It provides a wealth of historical and current information of interest to both energy industry professionals and policy makers. Nuclear power has grown steadily since the early 1960s. Today it provides one quarter of OECD electricity supply from 300 GWe capacity. It is an important contributor to OECD energy security. Existing nuclear plants appear ready to meet the challenges of electricity market competition. The industry has experienced sustained improvements in technical and economic performance. A major advantage of nuclear power is that it produces none of the airborne pollutants or carbon dioxide that fossil-fuelled plants do. Nonetheless, nuclear power must cope with many challenges. New nuclear plants face formidable competition from fossil fuel generation, given nuclear power s high capital cost and today s fossil fuel prices. Almost half of OECD countries have placed restrictions on building nuclear power plants. Disposal facilities for high-level wastes are under development, but face technical and political hurdles before they can become operational. Can nuclear power meet these challenges and thrive in future energy markets? Or will its contribution to energy supply ebb in coming years? This book provides a critical assessment of the issues that will shape the answers to these questions.

Author : John Paffenbarger,International Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD/IEA
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110485658

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Nuclear Power in the OECD by John Paffenbarger,International Energy Agency Pdf

This comprehensive overview explores the policy issues and other factors affecting the future of nuclear power in OECD countries. It provides a wealth of historical and current information of interest to both energy industry professionals and policy makers. Nuclear power has grown steadily since the early 1960s. Today it provides one quarter of OECD electricity supply from 300 GWe capacity. It is an important contributor to OECD energy security. Existing nuclear plants appear ready to meet the challenges of electricity market competition. The industry has experienced sustained improvements in technical and economic performance. A major advantage of nuclear power is that it produces none of the airborne pollutants or carbon dioxide that fossil-fuelled plants do. Nonetheless, nuclear power must cope with many challenges. New nuclear plants face formidable competition from fossil fuel generation, given nuclear power s high capital cost and today s fossil fuel prices. Almost half of OECD countries have placed restrictions on building nuclear power plants. Disposal facilities for high-level wastes are under development, but face technical and political hurdles before they can become operational. Can nuclear power meet these challenges and thrive in future energy markets? Or will its contribution to energy supply ebb in coming years? This book provides a critical assessment of the issues that will shape the answers to these questions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9264255559

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Costs of Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants by Anonim Pdf

While refurbishments for the long-term operation of nuclear power plants and for the lifetime extension of such plants have been widely pursued in recent years, the number of plants to be decommissioned is nonetheless expected to increase in future, particularly in the United States and Europe. It is thus important to understand the costs of decommissioning so as to develop coherent and cost-effective strategies, realistic cost estimates based on decommissioning plans from the outset of operations and mechanisms to ensure that future decommissioning expenses can be adequately covered. This study presents the results of an NEA review of the costs of decommissioning nuclear power plants and of overall funding practices adopted across NEA member countries. The study is based on the results of this NEA questionnaire, on actual decommissioning costs or estimates, and on plans for the establishment and management of decommissioning funds. Case studies are included to provide insight into decommissioning practices in a number of countries.

Author : E. N. Shaw
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483279183

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Europe's Nuclear Power Experiment by E. N. Shaw Pdf

Europe's Nuclear Power Experiment: History of the OECD Dragon Project discusses the achievements of the Project, which is regarded as one of Europe's most successful collaborations in applied science and certainly the most important multinational technical collaboration in the field of nuclear energy. The Project is centered on the construction of a nuclear reactor that is to demonstrate the essential properties of a new system, designed to produce higher temperatures than could be achieved with the first generation of reactors. After a brief introduction to the political collaboration and technical development of the Project, this 28-chapter goes on dealing with the competitive forms of cooperation in nuclear energy and the function of the European Nuclear Energy Agency. The succeeding chapters survey various aspects of nuclear reactor and the Dragon Project Agreement, its long-term role, research and development, industrialization, and supervision by the signatories. Other chapters consider other details and contributions of various member countries in the Project. The concluding chapters discuss the Project's extension program and its achievements. This book is of value to nuclear power scientists and researchers.

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities,OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; [Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Centre
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015029540112

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The Periodic Safety Review of Nuclear Power Plants by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities,OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:150162160

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Nuclear Power in the OECD by Anonim Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015040653696

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Nuclear Safety Research in OECD Countries by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nuclear engineering
ISBN : MINN:31951D03571456E

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Nuclear Education and Training by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) first published in 2000 Nuclear Education and Training: Cause for Concern?, which highlighted significant issues in the availability of human resources for the nuclear industry. Ten years on, Nuclear Education and Training: From Concern to Capability considers what has changed in that time and finds that, while some countries have taken positive actions, in a number of others human resources could soon be facing serious challenges in coping with existing and potential new nuclear facilities. This is exacerbated by the increasing rate of retirement as the workforce ages. This report provides a qualitative characterisation of human resource needs and appraises instruments and programmes in nuclear education and training initiated by various stakeholders in different countries. In this context, it also examines the current and future uses of nuclear research facilities for education and training purposes. Regarding the nuclear training component of workforce competence, it outlines a job taxonomy which could be a basis for addressing the needs of workers across this sector. It presents the taxonomy as a way of enhancing mutual recognition and increasing consistency of education and training for both developed and developing countries.

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Paris, France : Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : LCCN:87140951

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Summary of Nuclear Power and Fuel Cycle Data in OECD Member Countries by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015049978243

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Reduction of Capital Costs of Nuclear Power Plants by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

The competitiveness of nuclear power plants depends largely on their capital costs that represent some 60 per cent of their total generation costs. Reviewing and analysing ways and means to reduce capital costs of nuclear power plants are essential to enhance the economic viability of the nuclear option. The report is based upon cost information and data provided by experts from NEA Member countries. It investigates the efficiency of alternative methods for reducing capital costs of nuclear units. It will provide stakeholders from the industry and governmental agencies with relevant elements in support of policy making.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Organization for Economic
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9264178031

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Uranium 2011 by Anonim Pdf

In the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, questions are being raised about the future of the uranium market, including as regards the number of reactors expected to be built in the coming years, the amount of uranium required to meet forward demand, the adequacy of identified uranium resources to meet that demand and the ability of the sector to meet reactor requirements in a challenging investment climate. This 24th edition of the "Red Book", a recognised world reference on uranium jointly prepared by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency, provides analyses and information from 42 producing and consuming countries in order to address these and other questions. It offers a comprehensive review of world uranium supply and demand as well as data on global uranium exploration, resources, production and reactor-related requirements. It also provides substantive new information on established uranium production centres around the world and in countries developing production centres for the first time. Projections of nuclear generating capacity and reactor-related requirements through 2035, incorporating policy changes following the Fukushima accident, are also featured, along with an analysis of long-term uranium supply and demand issues

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : UOM:39015030264413

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NEA Activities in ... by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 926413090X

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Uranium Paris by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : UCSD:31822029881257

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OECD Papers by Anonim Pdf

Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Technology
ISBN : UOM:39015011997064

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Chernobyl and the Safety of Nuclear Reactors in OECD Countries by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Pdf