Open AccessNaval Reactors Prime Contractor Team (NRPCT) Experiences and Considerations With Irradiation Test Performance in an International Environment
Author(s) -
MH Lane
Publication year - 2006
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/883694
Subject(s) - atomic energy , agency (philosophy) , prime (order theory) , test (biology) , aeronautics , engineering management , nuclear engineering , computer science , operations research , systems engineering , engineering , sociology , geology , paleontology , social science , mathematics , combinatorics
This letter forwards a compilation of knowledge gained regarding international interactions and issues associated with Project Prometheus. The following topics are discussed herein: (1) Assessment of international fast reactor capability and availability; (2) Japanese fast reactor (JOYO) contracting strategy; (3) NRPCT/Program Office international contract follow; (4) Completion of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) contract for manufacture of reactor test components; (5) US/Japanese Departmental interactions and required Treaties and Agreements; and (6) Non-technical details--interactions and considerations