Adequate material performance and through-life performance is critical for successfully licensing advanced non-water-cooled reactors. The NEA is writing a report on how to support adequate material performance and through-life performance for these unique reactor environments via regulatory frameworks and technical approaches.

This workshop seeks to bring together regulators and key stakeholders, including subject matter experts from technical support organisations and vendors. The workshop will enable development of the report via the following process:

– Prior to the workshop, presenters will submit a paper on established regulatory frameworks (e.g., regulations, approved guidance) or technical approaches (e.g., methods and models). These papers will be incorporated directly into the report, similar to a conference proceedings.
– During the workshop, presenters will share their established regulatory practices or technical approaches. Discussion will follow with workshop participants establishing best practice attributes and identifying key areas for future consideration.