The European Nuclear Fission Safety Networks' role in addressing reactorstructural integrity

摘要

The European networks for structural integrity of nuclear plants were set up in the early 1990's to exploit theconcept that the integrity of safety-critical components can be best-secured by grouping all the key players withindedicated networks, designed to integrate fragmented R&D work and promote harmonised practices. The EuropeanCommission's Joint Research Centre acts as Operating Agent, providing a neutral secretariat and co-ordinating theReference Laboratory activities. The networks focus on three specific areas:? Materials Ageing: AMES (Ageing of Materials Evaluation and Studies)? Inspection: ENIQ (European Network for Inspection and Qualification)? Structural Integrity: NESC (Network for Evaluation of Structural Components)The paper summarises the most recent achievements of these groups, highlighting the crucial influence ofnetworking, and explaining their strategy for supporting the continued safe and competitive operation of nuclear powerplants.