India’s First Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Gets Green Signal
A significant milestone has been achieved in India’s nuclear energy program with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granting permission for the “first approach to criticality” of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam.
AERB Clarifies Role in Punjab University’s Nuclear Medicine Course
AERB has reiterated that it does not provide approval for any university courses. Furthermore, AERB emphasizes that the university must obtain approval for the course from relevant authorities.
AERB Seals Nuclear Medicine Facility for Regulatory Violations
The facility, which houses PET-CT equipment, was found to be in violation of regulatory requirements. These regulatory requirements are outlined in the AERB Nuclear Medicine Safety Code and the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004.
Delhi Holds Radiation Safety Awareness Program for Industrial Radiography Facilities
This program aimed to enhance awareness of radiation safety measures and regulatory requirements among personnel involved in industrial radiography. Effective radiation safety practices are crucial to minimize risks associated with ionizing radiation exposure.
AERB Clears Radial Blanket Loading For PFBR Reactor
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for loading radial blanket sub-assemblies into the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) core at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This green light marks a significant milestone towards making India’s first indigenous 500 MWe fast breeder reactor operational.
AERB Revises Safety Guide on ‘In-Service Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants’
The document outlines the various stresses and environmental factors that impact the structure, systems, and components (SSCs) of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) and the importance of inspecting these to ensure their integrity and safety during operation. The scope of the safety guide applies to land-based NPPs of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) types, outlining provisions for safety-related systems and pressure-retaining components.
AERB Holds Discussions On Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities and Release of Site from Regulatory Control
Discussions delved into national and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety requirements for decommissioning, as well as criteria followed by different countries for releasing sites from regulatory control post the termination of nuclear practices.
Ruby Jubilee Celebration Marks 40 Years of Achievements for AERB
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) celebrated its ruby jubilee on November 15, 2023. During the event prominent figures of the Indian nuclear community shared their reflections on the remarkable progress witnessed by AERB over the past four decades.
