Resumen de Verifying the research: Implementing safeguards at research reactors
Verifying the peaceful use of nuclear material and technology at research reactors constitutes a significant part of the IAEA’s work in nuclear verification. While only 30 countries have nuclear power plants and fuel cycle installations, over 50 operate research reactors. In 2018, IAEA safeguards were implemented at around 150 facilities with research reactors. These facilities pose a challenge for safeguards, as unlike nuclear power reactors, research reactor designs vary widely, and the safeguards measures applied need to be tailored to each type of reactor.
