Licensing of the OPAL reactor during construction and commissioning
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2007-11-07
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International Atomic Energy Agency
Abstract
This paper presents a description of the licensing activities associated with the construction and commissioning of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's (ANSTO) OPAL reactor. It addresses the Construction Licence, the interface between ANSTO, INVAP (the contractor with responsibility for design and construction of the facility) and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA, the Australian nuclear regulator) during the construction of OPAL, specific licensing issues that have arisen during the construction and commissioning process, and the Operating Licence Application. Particular emphasis will be given to the way in which the licensing process is integrated into the overall project program and the lessons learnt that may be of benefit to other licensees and regulators. © The Author
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ANSTO, Australia, Commissioning, Contractors, Reactor design, Licensing, OPAL Reactor, Operating licenses, Radiation protection
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Summerfield, M. (2007). Licensing of the OPAL reactor during construction and commissioning. Paper presented to International Conference on Research Reactors: "Safe management and effective utilization", Sydney, 5-9 November 2007. Retrieved from: https://inis.iaea.org/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/39/043/39043136.pdf?r=1