Life assessment and extension of HIFAR

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dc.contributor.authorJostsons, Aen_AU
dc.contributor.authorMcDonald, NRen_AU
dc.contributor.authorMoss, CJen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2022-11-25T02:08:58Zen_AU
dc.date.available2022-11-25T02:08:58Zen_AU
dc.date.issued1994-05-01en_AU
dc.date.statistics2022-04-01en_AU
dc.descriptionPhysical copy held by ANSTO Library at DDC 621.48/91.en_AU
dc.description.abstractHIFAR has now operated safely for more than 30 years, well beyond the original design expectations, with excellent availability for research and production of radioisotopes. The main reason for the longevity of HIFAR is the degree of conservatism of the design in the 1950's. The key components that affect the estimate of the useful life of HIFAR are presented. They include: the reactor aluminium tank (RAT), the graphite reflector and the reactor steel tank (RST) and shield cooling coils. An assessment of these components indicates that there are no foreseeable technical limitations to the operating life for the continued operation of HIFAR to 2025 at 10MW, in full compliance with safety requirements, provided that attention is paid to operating regimes, regular maintenance and replacement of other components. The costs of refurbishment of HIFAR and its facilities to the year 2025 are considerable. The paper concludes that the main risk from life extension is economic.en_AU
dc.identifier.booktitleProceedings, 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Nuclear energy, science & technology Pacific partnershipen_AU
dc.identifier.citationJostsons, A., McDonald, N. R., & Moss, C. J. (1994). Life assessment and extension of HIFAR. Paper presented to the 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference : Nuclear energy, science and technology Pacific partnership, Sydney, Australia, May 1-6 1994. In McDonald, N. R. (ed), Proceedings, 9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference: Nuclear energy, science & technology Pacific partnership, (pp. 1059-1069). Australia: The Institution of Engineers Australia.en_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceenddate6 May 1994en_AU
dc.identifier.conferencename9th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference : Nuclear energy, science and technology Pacific partnershipen_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceplaceSydney, Australiaen_AU
dc.identifier.conferencestartdate1 May 1994en_AU
dc.identifier.editorsMcDonald, N. R.en_AU
dc.identifier.isbn858256029en_AU
dc.identifier.pagination1059-1069en_AU
dc.identifier.placeofpublicationAustraliaen_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/14097en_AU
dc.language.isoenen_AU
dc.publisherThe Institution of Engineers Australiaen_AU
dc.subjectCosten_AU
dc.subjectHIFAR Reactoren_AU
dc.subjectNeutron reflectorsen_AU
dc.subjectReactor maintenanceen_AU
dc.subjectReactor safetyen_AU
dc.subjectRisk assessmenten_AU
dc.subjectService lifeen_AU
dc.subjectTanksen_AU
dc.titleLife assessment and extension of HIFARen_AU
dc.typeConference Paperen_AU
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