Nuclear Reactor Safety and Accident Mitigation Management

Nuclear reactor safety and accident mitigation management have had significant importance for the licensing of reactors and obtaining regulatory clearance for commissioning. Rigorous protocols, stringent regulations, advanced technologies, and strong experimental and theoretical research form the foundation of safety measures. Continuous research and development help to refine the safety protocols for the design of reactors. Robust containment structures and emergency response plans bolster public confidence during emergencies. Lessons from past incidents drive continuous improvements to reactor safety, emphasizing the prevention of accidents and preparedness by way of advanced research and developments. The safety of reactors plays a crucial role in the development of nuclear energy to benefit sustainable progress and society.

The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight the highest standards of safety research to minimize the uncertainty associated with reactor safety analysis. This Research Topic welcomes high-quality research on all aspects of nuclear reactor safety. Submissions need to demonstrate a clear link to nuclear safety for reactors, with research related to fast reactors being of particular interest.

Research on the advancements in experimental methods and models, and knowledge on processes and systems of accident progression and radionuclides transport and deposition is welcome. Contributions must add to the sound development of safety and risk science and engineering for applications to nuclear engineering.

Topics within the scope of this collection include, but are not limited to:
• Nuclear reactor safety, accident analysis, and mitigation measures
• Nuclear and radioactive aerosols in nuclear fuel cycle processes
• Theoretical modeling for the safety analysis of nuclear reactors
• Safety experiments on radioactive contamination
• Radionuclides transport and deposition
• Nuclear meltdown
• Severe accident analysis
• Digital twins for modeling in nuclear safety
• Nuclear safety systems

All manuscript types are welcome.

Keywords: Nuclear Reactor Safety, Accident Mitigation Management, Severe Accident Analysis, Nuclear Meltdown, Digital Twins, Nuclear Safety Systems, Safety Experiments, Nuclear and Radioactive Aerosols

Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.