ML090790850

Presentation: Introduction to Nuclear Graphite Workshop

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Site:	Peach Bottom, Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	03/16/2009
From:	Sheron B Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
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Nuclear Graphite Workshop Dr. Brian Sheron, Director Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research Welcome March 16, 2009

Nuclear Graphite Workshop

• Welcome

• The NRC/RES Mission

• Graphite Reactor Experience

• Workshop Objectives 2

The NRC Mission

• License and regulate the Nations civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.

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RES Mission

• Further the regulatory mission of the NRC by providing technical advice, technical tools and information for identifying and resolving safety issues, making regulatory decisions, and promulgating regulations and guidance. RES conducts independent experiments and analyses, develops technical bases for supporting realistic safety decisions by the agency, and prepares the agency for the future by evaluating safety issues involving current and new designs and technologies. RES develops its program with consideration of Commission direction and input from the program offices and other stakeholders.

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Graphite Reactor Experience

• Peach Bottom Unit 1

• Fort St. Vrain

- Stuck Control Rod

- Moisture intrusion problems

- Cracks in steam generator tubes 5

Workshop Objectives

• Learn about graphite research activities being conducted and planned around the world

• Consider this in addition to DOE plans for NGNP

• Compare these to the NRC PIRT

- Identify areas where the NRC may conduct research 6

• Thank you for participating 7