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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
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Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
D. F. Holland, L. C. Cadwallader, S. J. Piet
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 21 | Number 3 | May 1992 | Pages 1989-1993
Safety, Recycling, and Waste Management | doi.org/10.13182/FST92-A30013
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This paper reviews the effectiveness of risk assessments performed for fusion reactor designs. Risk assessment methods have been used to improve safety and reliability and to assess the adequacy of designs. Based on our experience in performing and applying risk analysis, we have developed seven criteria for evaluation of usefulness. These criteria address the purpose, failure data base, assumptions, complexity, completeness, results, and presentation. We reviewed 19 fusion studies and rated them against these criteria. The results of the review are presented together with some examples of benefits received from risk studies. Finally, we present recommendations for improving the effectiveness of risk studies.
