Transparency: New system for online publication of IRSN assessments
The publication of IRSN’s assessments and opinions relative to nuclear safety and radiation protection has been extended pursuant to the Act on energy transition for green growth.
View ArticleGeneration II and III reactors: safety-related research proposals under the...
IRSN and its partners within the European association for research on Generation II and III reactors NUGENIA discussed the projects they plan to propose in response to the call for projects launched...
View ArticleETSON, the European TSO Network, to establish a new scientific strategy
ETSON (European TSO Network) decided in its 2016 General Assembly to set up a task force aimed at enhancing political strategy and the Network’s scientific approach. It also expanded to 17 associated...
View ArticleRadioprotection of the Environment: state of the art and IRSN’s recommendations
To support the discussion because France has obligation to transpose into its national legislation the new EURATOM basic Safety Standards Directive, IRSN has produced a state of the art and a review...
View ArticleAmatrice earthquake: IRSN participates in a geological field-trip in Italy
In partnership with French and Italian organizations, the field trip is part of the research programs to understand and evaluate the surface ruptures in the event of an earthquake.
View ArticleANS presents Eugene P. Wigner Award to Luiz Leal, IRSN researcher
Luiz Leal, a researcher at IRSN's Reactor Physics Research and Safety Assessment Laboratory (LNR) was jointly honored with the 2016 Eugene P. Wigner Reactor Physicist Award by the American Nuclear...
View ArticleAktis 12th issue is available
In this new issue of Aktis in English, you will find a focus on EPR, a rapid dosimetry technique in development.
View ArticleIRSN assessment of the safety of reactors equipped with steam generators...
On 30 November 2016, IRSN submitted to ASN its assessment of the risks of fracture in steam generators (SG’s) with abnormally high levels of carbon in the steel that makes up their channel head. The...
View ArticleDetection of radioactive iodine at trace levels in Europe in January 2017
Iodine-131, a radionuclide of anthropogenic origin, has recently been detected in tiny amounts in the ground-level atmosphere in Europe. The preliminary report states it was first found during week 2...
View ArticleIRSN draws lessons from the events of transport of radioactive materials in...
IRSN publishes its report on the safety of transport of radioactive materials for civilian use in France for the years 2014 and 2015. It is based on an overall review of the significant events that...
View ArticleAktis 13th issue is available
In this new issue of Aktis in English, you will find a focus on geochemical investigations downstream from former mines.
View ArticleIRSN hosts the 4th International Symposium on the System of radiological...
From 10 to 12 October 2017, IRSN hosts in Paris (France) the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the European research platforms for the 4th International Symposium on the...
View ArticleRadioactive iodine at trace levels detected early 2017 in Europe are not...
In January and February 2017, radioactive iodine at trace levels has been detected in the air in Europe. Since then, IRSN has been regularly called upon by the media and the public regarding this...
View ArticleIRSN publishes a new report on the cultural aspects of organisations in high...
IRSN presents the results of a study carried out by its research laboratory in human and social sciences aimed at defining guidelines for the use of the "culture" and "safety culture" dimensions in...
View ArticleAssessment of the consequences of the manufacturing anomaly in the closure...
From their joint analysis of the files submitted by Areva NP, IRSN and the Nuclear Pressure Equipment Department (DEP) of ASN conclude that if the serviceability of the closure head and lower head of...
View ArticleRadiation protection: IRSN signs a collaboration agreement with QST, its...
The National Institute for Quantum and Radiological Sciences and Technology (QST) carries out research on the cancerous effects of ionizing radiation which are complementary to those carried out by...
View Article28 recommendations to limit the consequences of nuclear accidents on the...
The guidelines presented at the final meeting of the European Shamisen project underlines the importance of involving population in the management of an accident and taking into account the economic...
View ArticleNuclear safety research: cooperation between IRSN and IJS from Slovenia
The cooperation agreement will strengthen the cooperation in understanding and computer simulations of processes during severe accidents with melting of the reactor core and understanding potential...
View ArticleIRSN leads an interlaboratory comparison exercise to improve the measurement...
Precise measurement of internal contamination from a wound is a major challenge for the nuclear sector when it comes to radiation protection. IRSN has launched an international exercise to improve the...
View ArticleDetection of ruthenium 106 in the air in the east and south-east parts of Europe
Ruthenium 106 has been detected by several European networks involved in the monitoring of atmospheric radioactive contamination. The very low levels observed to date have no environmental or health...
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