EURATOM WORKPROGRAMME

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1 EURATOM WORKPROGRAMME Merle Lust, Training in Zagreb,

2 EURATOM Work programme Budget available 105 Million Euros Deadline 05 October 2016 Six Sections: o Support safe operation of nuclear systems o Contribute to the development of solutions for the management of radioactive waste o Foster radiation protection o Management of research reactor availability in Europe o Support the development of nuclear competences at EU level o Fission/fusion cross-cutting actions

3 Support Safe Operation of Nuclear System NFRP 1 Continually improving safety and reliability of Generation II and III reactors Development of efficient and economically sustainable solutions in response to the new requirements of the amended Nuclear Safety Directive. NFRP 2 Research on safety aspects of fast neutrons Generation-IV reactors Assessment of the safety improvements of the Generation IV systems and their supporting reactor islands. This includes: core parameter optimisation, reactivity control, automatic shut-down systems, innovative passive safety systems, demonstrable natural circulation of cooling fluids in ultimate heat transfer processes, improved strategy of confinement modes and severe accident behaviour and mitigation, in-service inspection and repair of safety related components, as well as the related licensing aspects.

4 Support Safe Operation of Nuclear System NFRP 3 Improving the safety of closed nuclear fuel cycle options and fuel developments Research and innovation for developing compatible techniques for dissolution, reprocessing and manufacturing of innovative new nuclear fuels, including oxides, nitrides and/or carbides. NFRP 4 Research on the safety of small modular reactors (SMRs) Essential technical specifications, against which compliance of SMRs with the Directive could be tested. The methodology for these tests, including the experimental validation of essential items of the proposed models of safety demonstration, as well as their effects on the SMR licensing process under various typical field of application. NFRP 5 Materials research for Generation-IV reactors Refinement of physical models and/or modelling oriented experiments aimed to validation of models, on materials microstructural change and their resulting effects on material properties.

5 Management of Radioactive Waste NFRP 6 Addressing key priority R&I issues for the first-of-the-kind geological repositories Disposal of new and unconventional fuels, the validation of the properties of engineered barrier materials and the confirmation of the integrated performance of engineered barrier systems. NFRP 7 Research and innovation on the overall management of radioactive waste other than geological disposal Characterisation, quality control and checking and treatment of these radioactive wastes, particular attention being paid to the minimising of their volume and toxicity and the facilitating of their handling and management. NFRP 8 Pan-European knowledge sharing and development of competence on radioactive waste management Development and transfer of knowledge and competence not on the actual elaboration and harmonisation of national strategies and programmes.

6 Foster Radiation Protection NFRP 9 Impacts of low dose radiation exposure from medical procedures Use of high quality data being collected during the medical use of ionising radiation, notably by performing radiation epidemiology studies of people undergoing radiology procedures. The action shall also consider creating a centralised and structured repository for imaging meta-data, the latter being integrated with health databases..

7 Management of Research Reactors NFRP 10 Support for the optimised use of European research reactors Coordination of the exploitation of available research reactors in Europe, also to resolve the recurrent shortage of medical radioisotopes and optimise the use of irradiation time in the available reactors thereby reducing disruptions and delays occurring in many experiments. NFRP 11 - Support for the EU security of supply of nuclear fuel for research reactors The security of supply of nuclear fuel for research reactors (RR) is a key element in the availability of such reactors in the EU, which are essential for, notably, materials research, isotope production, silicon doping, nuclear science and engineering and related education and training purposes. It is thus imperative to recognise the needs and devise an appropriate European response in this area.

8 Nuclear Competences NFRP 12 Support for careers in the nuclear field Special attention is to be devoted to the further implementation, in the nuclear and relevant medical and industrial sectors, of initiatives to attract new talents in the nuclear field and develop competences and expertise over and above the academic curricula.

9 Fission/fusion cross-cutting actions NFRP 13 - Fission/fusion cross-cutting research in the area of multi-scale materials modelling Proposed modelling approaches would need to be supported by robust verification means, including where necessary appropriate irradiation campaigns. The contribution to the development of codes and standards is also encouraged. Opportunities for synergies between fusion and fission research exists. NFPR 14 - Cross-cutting support to improved knowledge on tritium management in fission and fusion facilities This action should assess technologies to minimise tritium permeation at source and to capture and store tritium from treatment of metallic waste and liquid and gaseous effluents, e.g. using photo-synthesised polymers.

10 Topic Reference Title of Topic Type of Project Budget MEuros Support Safe Operation of Nuclear Systems NFRP 1 Continually improving safety and reliability of Generation II RIA and III reactors 2-5 NFRP 2 Research on safety of fast neutron Generation IV reactors RIA 2-5 NFRP 3 Investigating the safety of closed nuclear fuel cycle options RIA and fuel developments 2-5 NFRP 4 Research on the safety of small modular reactors RIA 2-5 NFRP 5 Materials research for Generation IV reactors RIA 2-5 Contribute to the Development of Solutions for the Management of Radioactive Waste NFRP 6 Addressing key priority R&I issues for the first-of-the-kind RIA 2-4 geological repositories NFRP 7 Research and innovation on the overall management of RIA 2-4 radioactive other than geological disposal NFRP 8 Pan-European knowledge sharing and development of competence in radioactive waste management CSA 1-2 Foster Radiation Protection 9.00 NFRP 9 Impacts of low dose radiation exposure RIA 8-10 Management of research reactor availability in Europe 7.70 NFRP 10 Support for the optimised use of European research reactors CSA 0,5-1 NFRP 11 Support for the EU security of supply of nuclear fuel for 4-6 RIA research reactors Support the development of nuclear competences at EU level 6.00 NFRP 12 Support for careers in the nuclear field CSA 2-3 Fission/fusion cross-cutting actions 8.00 NFRP 13 Fission/fusion cross-cutting research in the area of multiscale materials modelling RIA 2-3 NFRP 14 Cross-cutting support to improved knowledge on tritium management in fission and fusion facilities RIA 3-5

11 CONCERT Aim: o To support transnational research projects that combine innovative approaches in the field of radiation protection in line with the research priorities of CONCERT. o To actively integrate E&T activities and collaboration with universities in multidisciplinary research projects and to make optimal use of research infrastructures Topics: o Improvement of health risk assessment associated with low dose/dose rate radiation o Reducing uncertainties in human and ecosystem radiological risk assessment and management in nuclear emergencies and existing exposure situations, including NORM