Session VI Safety aspects of nuclear hydrogen production

Nuclear safety and regulatory considerations for nuclear hydrogen production 

The use of a nuclear power plant to produce hydrogen or for other process heat applications will present challenges to the licensing process. Potential safety and regulatory issues have been evaluated to identify possible research needs, policy concerns and licensing approaches. A brief description of nuclear power plant licensing in the United States and a discussion of specific issues for using nuclear power plantsfor process heat applications are presented. 

Although the duration of construction was influenced by various factors, including the accident at Three Mile Island, economic conditions and power needs, the history and trend of extended times to obtain operating licenses was a motivation for the development of an alternate licensing process, which is defined in 10 CFR Part 52. The licensing process in 10 CFR Part 52 involves the possible submittal of a nuclear power plant design for certification and the approval of specific sites via an 

Event Evaluation criteria Issue (phenomena, process, etc.) 

Hydrogen release Damage of SSC Blast effects Heat flux 

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SESSION VI SAFETY ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION... 

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