The Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (INRNE-BAS) has published the proceedings from the 13th International Conference on WWER Fuel Performance, Modelling and Experimental Support. It has to be noted with great pleasure that the introductory article of the proceedings, containing 61 reports, is dedicated to the National Cyclotron Centre. The publications represent the latest achievements in the field of the nuclear fuel cycle, reflecting the current world trends. The authors of the reports suggest innovative approaches for the production of nuclear fuel to increase the effectiveness and the safety of its operation. The reports provide solutions for improving the fuel design and operation, modelling and experimental support, safety and quality management, WWER fuel reliability and spent fuel management.
The 13th International Conference on WWER Fuel Performance, Modelling and Experimental Support was held in the period 15-21 September 2019, in Nesebar, Bulgaria. The Conference was organized by INRNE-BAS, in co-operation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and traditionally supported by the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant and TVEL Fuel Company, Russia. The Conference was attended by 118 experts from 16 countries, including representatives of research institutes, nuclear power plant operators, nuclear companies, including nuclear fuel producers, regulators and international organizations responsible for nuclear development and safety technologies and facilities.
The proceedings are with ISSN 1313-4531 and are available in the National Library “St.St. Cyril and Methodius”, as well as in the library of INRNE-BAS.