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89AERB Annual Report - 2017

Chapter 8INITIATIVES FOR ENGAGING WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND PUBLIC

AERB has the mandate to keep the public informed on radiation and nuclear safety related matters. AERB views public outreach as an essential element to build a long lasting trust and

Towards this, AERB has been maintaining a website with all relevant and updated information; issuing press releases on contemporary issues, publishing Annual Reports etc. AERB has stepped up drive to address public concerns and provided information to the public through print and electronic media on various topics of public concern.

8.1 AERB AND MEDIA

As and when required, AERB conducts press

topical issues. Also, issues press releases with an aim to keep members of public informed about its important activities. The press releases are issued in English as well as in Hindi. During the period eight press releases were issued:

(i) AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-ray facilities at Bhopal, Indore and Ujjain owing to non-compliances issued on January 23, 2017.

(ii) Enforcement actions against two industrial radiography institutions issued on May 22, 2017.

(iii) AERB grants Clearance for First Pour of Concrete of Kudankulam NPP Unit 3&4 issued on June 23, 2017.

(iv) 34th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals Meet at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, NPCIL during June 28-30, 2017 issued on July 05, 2017.

(v) AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-ray facilities in Trivandrum, Kerala issued on August 31, 2017.

(vi) AERB shuts down operation of some of the medical diagnostic X-ray facilities in Kolhapur, Maharashtra issued on October 5, 2017.

(vii) AERB mourns the untimely demise of Dr. K. V. Raghavan, Board Member, AERB on October 12, 2017 issued on October 17, 2017.

(viii) AERB shuts down operation of non-compliant diagnostic X-ray facilities in Dehradun, Mussorie, Rishikesh, Paonta Sahib and Chandigarh issued on October 17, 2017.

Detailed press releases are available on AERB website.

8.2 COMMUNICATION AND CONSULTATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

AERB provides all necessary information to its stakeholders through its website, annual reports,

AERB website plays a pivotal role in keeping the public informed on issues related to radiological safety, major regulatory decisions, special technical reports etc.

Information on operating nuclear power plants including, validity of operating licence, regulatory

discharges, occupational exposures, rated power capacities of all operating NPPs etc. are provided on the AERB’s website and the information is updated on monthly basis.


The AERB annual reports contain information on safety status of nuclear and radiation facilities

by licencee and the regulatory inspectors.

8.3 PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDERS’ AWARENESS PROGRAMMES

AERB pursues its public outreach activity with an aim to reach out to various stakeholders and bring awareness on the aspects of nuclear, radiation and industrial safety. It also helps in making AERB’s safety oversight and review process more visible.

8.3.1 Stakeholder Awareness Programmes

There has been an accelerated growth in the application of ionising radiation technologies in

of radiation sources, there is concern about the likelihood of harmful effects of radiation. Apart from effective regulatory controls in place, AERB primarily focuses on enhancing awareness on safe use of radiation sources amongst stakeholders. Towards this, AERB routinely conducts awareness programmes to a wide variety of audience with

of radiation safety. These include the radiation workers, safety personnel, manufacturers/ suppliers of equipment/sources, personnel from the industry, university faculty and students. The following is the list of awareness programmes conducted by AERB during the period.

In addition, 40 Safety Awareness programmes were conducted at various radiation facilities during regulatory inspection.

Area Topic Target AudienceImportance/ additional

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Diagnsotic Radiology

‘Radiation Safety and Regulatory Requirements in Medical Radiography’ during January 28-29, 2017 at Palghar, Thane

Delegates of Radiographers Association of Maharashtra (RAM) Conference

To make stakeholders aware on radiation safety and regulatory requirements in diagnostic radiology

‘Occupational Radiation Safety in Hospitals’, on February 8-11, 2017 during 67th Annual National Conference of Indian Association of Occupational Health at India Habitat Center, New Delhi

Delegates of Indian Association of Occupational Health

Awareness on occupational radiation safety in diagnoistic radiology

‘Radiation Safety Aspect and Regulatory Requirement in Dental Radiology’ held during February 17-19, 2017 at Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Delegates of Indian Dental Association (IDA) conference

To enhance awareness on radiation safety and applicable regulatory requirements in dental radiology



information

Diagnsotic Radiology

‘Radiation Safety and Regulatory Requirements in Interventional Radiology’ at Kolkata during February 22-25, 2017

Delegates of Indian Society for Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) Annual Conference

To enhance radiation safety awareness

also participated in panel discussion on topic ‘Radiation Dose Management in the Interventional Radiology’

‘Safety Awareness vs. Safety Regulations’ during Conference of Radiographers Association of Maharashtra (Pune Chapter) on June 04, 2017 at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune

Radiographers in diagnostic radiology

To sprade awareness on radiation safety and regulations for diagnostic radiology

‘Radiation Safety in Cardiology’ on June 24, 2017 at Coimbatore. The Summit organised by the Cardiological Society of India

Delegates of International Summit on Preventive Cardiology

Awareness on radiation safety in intervention radiology

Radiotherapy ‘e-Licencing of Radiation Applications (e-LORA) and Regulatory Process of Radiotherapy Practice’ on March 16, 2017 at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati

Radiotherapy personnel form North Eastern states and suppliers of radiotherapy equipment and concerned staff of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati

To disseminate information regarding the regulatory process of radiotherapy practice in e-LORA. Also focused on the diagnostic radiology

Consumer Products and

Scanning Facility

Awareness programme on ‘Radiation Safety in Container Scanning Facilities’ was conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Nhava Sheva, Uran on June 20, 2017

Customs Department involved in container scanning using radiation equipment

Awareness on radiation safety and in operation of container scanners


8.4 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON REGULATORY INTERFACE (NCRI)

AERB hosted a three-day National Conference on Regulatory Interface (NCRI)-2017 during November 28-30, 2017 at Mumbai. The

with a purpose for engaging all its stakeholders associated with use of nuclear energy and ionising radiation sources towards further strengthening nuclear and radiation safety. The objective of the conference was to foster an environment wherein, the Licencees, Stakeholders, Professional Associations could interact, discuss and provide valuable feedback to AERB on various issues related to nuclear/ radiation safety, regulatory requirements, practices world-wide, emerging

trends in design and manufacturing, challenges in supply chain and effectiveness of quality assurance programmes.

More than 300 delegates participated in the conference, with representation from the NPCIL, BHAVINI, NFC, Nuclear component manufacturing industries and various professional associations such as Indian Radiologists Association, Association of Medical Physicist of India (AMPI), Nuclear Medicine Physicists Association of India (NMPAI), Indian Society of Radiographers and Technologists (ISRT), Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) and Association of NDT Service Organisation of India (NAASO), amongst others.


information

Radioactive Contamination

Awareness on ‘Radioactive Contamination in Steel Products’ was conducted at All India Stainless Steel Industries Association, Mumbai on March 31, 2017

Agencies in Steel industries like supplier of raw material, export

manufacturers of stainless steel utensils and members of All India Stainless Steel Industries Association

To spread awarness about the incidents of detection of radioactive contamination in stainless steel product and safe handling of such radioactively contaminated material till its disposal

Chairman, AERB delivering the Inaugural address during NCRI-2017 Delegates from Radiation Facilities in NCRI-2017


8.5 DAE SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS’ MEET

The 34th DAE Safety & Occupational Health Professionals’ Meet was jointly organised by AERB and NPCIL during June 28-30, 2017 at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Site. Themes

Human, Organisational and Technological Factors

Diseases–Silent Killer of the Millennium” for Occupational Health. About 250 delegates from various DAE units and Aided Institutions and exhibitors participated in the Meet.

Shri V. B. Sant, Director General, National Safety Council, delivered the prestigious Dr. S. S. Ramaswamy Memorial Endowment Lecture,

to Industrial Safety” in line with the topic of the theme w.r.t industrial safety. The ‘Occupational Injury Statistics and Fire Statistics -2016’ for DAE units was released during the meet.

safety appliances, public awareness and safety and regulatory aspects was organised during the Meet

the interaction between industries and DAE units.

The AERB Industrial Safety Awards and Fire Safety Awards for the year 2016 were presented to the winners of the DAE units by Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Chairman, AERB.

8.6 THEME MEETINGS /SPECIAL MEET

AERB organises and /or participates in discussion meetings and other professional meets to deliberate on nuclear and radiation safety awareness and the system of regulatory regime followed by AERB and the basis of regulatory decision making process. The details of such events are given below.

8.6.1 Theme Meetings

(i) Regulation and Management of Nuclear Facilities / Projects

Management of Nuclear Facilities / Projects with respect to Storage and Preservation and Quality Assurance of Safety Related Equipment/ Components during Construction and Commissioning” was organised at AERB, Mumbai on February 23, 2017. Eight speakers delivered the talks on the various topics related to theme of the meeting. A video on storage and preservation was also streamed during the theme meeting. The meeting was attended by 109 participants from all DAE units, invited experts and AERB staff.

Inauguration of 34th

Professionals Meet

Release of ‘Occupational Injury and Fire Statistics - 2016’ during 34th

Professionals Meet


(ii) Man-Rem Reduction Methodologies in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operations and Maintenance

Two days theme meeting on Man-Rem Reduction Methodologies in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operations and Maintenance” was held during February 16-17, 2017 at SRI Kalpakkam. The meet was jointly organised by Safety Research Institute (SRI), AERB and Association of Waste Management and Remediation of the Environment (AWARE), Kalpakkam. The theme meeting was intended to take a consolidated look at the current practices in fuel cycle operation and maintenance including special activities, R&D activities carried out for the minimisation of waste, man-rem reduction methodologies, environmentally benign technologies etc. in nuclear fuel cycle operations and maintenance. Around 100 participants from

different DAE units such as IGCAR, BHAVINI, MAPS, BARC and AERB participated in the meet.

(iii) Preparedness and Response to Nuclear Emergencies: Recent Developments

A theme meeting on "Preparedness and Response to Nuclear Emergencies: Recent Developments" was organised at AERB, Mumbai on March 14, 2017 to address recent developments in the area. About 80 delegates and invitees from NPCIL, BARC, IGCAR and AERB participated in the theme meeting. Presentations were made on overview of recent developments in emergency preparedness and response (EPR) such as National Laws; Regulations and Requirements on EPR; Hazard Assessment and Protection Strategy; Emergency Planning Zones and Distances; Assessment and Declaration of Emergency; Protective Actions; Reference Levels and Termination of Emergency, Operational Intervention Levels (OILs) and Roles and Responsibilities of EPR organisation as per National Disaster Management Plan (2016). The recent developments in regulatory requirements and guidance and Real time Online Decision Support System (RO-DSS) were highlighted. Case studies on EPR in Korea and EPR due to severe conditions in Light Water Reactors (LWR) were also presented. The meet brought out several improvements in EPR by incorporating the recent

Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Chairman, AERB delivering Inaugural Address during the Theme Meeting on

Shri D. K. Shukla, Executive Director, AERB delivering inaugural address during the Theme meeting on ‘Man-Rem Reduction Methodologies in Nuclear

Fuel Cycle Operations and Maintenance’


developments in the regulatory requirements and national disaster management plan. The integrated and coordinated emergency management system to handle the nuclear emergency was emphasised.(iv) Emergency Preparedness and Response

Action from Onset of the Accident at Fukushima - An Update

AERB is continuously involved in monitoring the developments and radiological status at Fukushima Dai-ichi site. In this regard, three theme meetings have been conducted by AERB in preceding years. A fourth theme meeting

Response Action from onset of the accident at Fukushima- an Update” at AERB, Mumbai on March 30, 2017. The mandate of the theme meeting

management and radioactive waste management aspects of Fukushima Accident. During the meet, IAEA report on the Fukushima Dai-ichi Accident Technical Volume-3 (Emergency Preparedness and Response) was presented. Further, presentations were made on Fukushima Dai-ichi plant status, emergency preparedness aspects and radiological waste management. A review of Japan’s Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) System and the International EPR framework prior to the accident was also presented. The meet brought out various aspects of emergency management which

preparedness manuals of NPPs and revision of related regulatory documents.(v) Hypothetical Core Disruptive Accidents in

Fast Reactors

Disruptive Accidents (HCDA) in Fast Reactors” was organised during May 18-19, 2017 by the Safety Research Institute at Kalpakkam. The meet was intended to take a consolidated look at the existing knowledge and current status of ongoing computational and related experimental works in the area of HCDA and identifying the gaps, if any. Around 70 delegates from various units of DAE participated in the meeting in which invited talks

were delivered by eminent speakers from various R&D organisations and academic institutions, who

and development areas concerned with fast reactor safety and accident analysis. The outcome of the deliberations in the meeting has provided thrust and direction in establishing a platform for collaborative research works for analysis of HCDA by advanced computational methods and intensive experimental works.

(vi) Building Trust and Credibility with Public through Effective Risk Communication

As a regulator, it is very important to keep public informed on the issues of safety concern, which requires effective communication with public and stakeholders to build trust and credibility. With this view a theme meeting on ‘Building Trust and Credibility with Public through Effective Risk

on August 22, 2017 at AERB, Mumbai. Prof. Arti D. Kalro, IIT Bombay, Mumbai was invited for special lecture. The following presentations were organised during the meeting:

(a) ‘Building Trust & Credibility with Public: A Regulatory Perspective’ by Shri Soumen Sinha, AERB.

(b) ‘Risk Communication to Public from Utility Perspective and Experience’ by Shri S. K. Malhotra, Raja Ramanna Fellow and Secretary, Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES), Mumbai.

Shri S. A. Bhardwaj, Chairman, AERB delivering inaugural address during the Theme Meeting on ‘Hypothetical Core

Disruptive Accidents in Fast Reactors’


(c) Crafting Effective Modes of Communicating Complex Technical Information using Public Relation by Prof. Arti D. Kalro, IIT Bombay, Mumbai.

8.6.2 Special Meet/Awareness Programme

(i) Security of Radioactive Sources at Radiation Facilities

An awareness programme on ‘Security of Radioactive Sources at Radiation Facilities (RFs)” for Law Enforcement Authorities and RFs' personnel (i.e. Employer/Licencee/RSO) possessing Category-1 and 2 sources in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai region was organised on March 29, 2017 at AERB, Mumbai. The objective of the awareness programme was;

to bring the personnel from Law Enforcement Authority and Radiation Facilities on a common platform for information on security of radioactive sources

to familiarise them with the requirements for security of radioactive sources and their implementation as per the AERB Safety Guide on Security of Radioactive Sources

to inform about the responsibilities of Law Enforcement Authorities and RFs for ensuring the security of radioactive sources.

Total 110 participants attended the

rank of DCP, ACP, Police Inspector, Police Sub-Inspector of Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai

DCSEM attended the programme.

In addition to presentations related to the meet, visual clips on security of radioactive sources and demonstration of radiation monitoring instruments was arranged for familiarisation with radiation detection instruments.

Speakers Delivering Talk on Building Trust and Credibility with Public through Effective Risk Communication

Inauguration of Security Awareness Programme for Law Enforcement Authorities and Radiation Facilities Personnel


Shri S. Jagannathan, Additional Director General of Police (Training & Special Unit), Maharashtra Police and Shri S. Mervin Alexander, Joint Secretary (A&A), DAE inaugurated the programme. The programme was well appreciated by the participants and representatives from Law Enforcement Authority requested to conduct more such programmes for awareness among police personnel.(ii) Accredited Personnel Monitoring and Bio-

Dosimetry Laboratories A special meet for accredited Personnel Monitoring Laboratories (PML) and Bio-dosimetry Laboratories was organised at Mumbai on March 30, 2017. The prime objective of this meet was to ascertain the improvement in quality of personnel monitoring services catered to various radiation facilities wide across the country and to share impediment faced by the stakeholders and remedies therefore in providing personnel monitoring services. Representatives from PMLs, Bio-dosimetry labs together with experts from RP&AD, BARC and AERB attended the meet. The presentations on various topics such as, ‘Techniques of Bio-dosimetry and its Limitations’, ‘Main features of National Occupational Dose Registry System’, ‘Familiarisation with e-LORA module for processing of Excessive Exposure cases’ and ‘Requirements for Accreditation of PMLs’

from PMLs and Bio-dosimetry laboratories made a brief presentation and shared their experiences and concerns on;

Casual attitude of institutions for availing PMS servicesNon-genuine excessive exposure issuesReverse loading of the TLD cardsTLD cards worn above the lead apron

8.7 EXHIBITIONS

AERB participates in science and technology fairs where it displays exhibits on the safety and regulatory aspects of nuclear and radiation facilities

including its safety documents. The exhibits are aimed at giving correct perspective on radiation doses received and provide public, a glimpse of the technical aspects of regulation. The response to the AERB's exhibits at these science fairs was extremely encouraging with visitors of various age groups and students visiting the stalls and getting informed about AERB and its role. During the year, AERB displayed exhibits and interacted with public at following events:

An exhibition stall was set up in the Annual Conference of Indian Society for Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) held during February 22-25, 2017 at Kolkata.

the delegates and distributed awareness

An exhibition stall was set up in multidisciplinary conference on Interventional Oncology "Synergy India 2017" held during August 5-6, 2017 at Mumbai. The conference was jointly organised by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai and ‘Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR)’ in collaboration with ‘Synergy’, Miami, USA. The conference was attended by about 300

Radiology.


Posters describing role of AERB, radiation

badges and AERB e-licensing process (e-LORA) were exhibited in the stall. The pamphlets on ‘Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy’ and information brochures on regulatory requirements and radiation safety aspects in Interventional Radiology were

interacted with delegates and received the feedback on eLORA. Most of the delegates expressed that training on radiation safety should be included in professional education and AERB should introduce

radiation safety.

8.8 ADVERTISEMENTS AND ARTICLES

AERB publishes advertisements in print media once every six months in order to sensitise the users on requirements of obtaining regulatory consent from AERB for use of medical X-ray

equipment as well as for users of radioactive sources or radiation generating equipment.

Advertisement in Monthly Magazine ALARA

AERB Advertisement on ‘Licensing Requirement for Diagnostic X-ray Equipment’ was periodically published in monthly magazine ALARA – published by Indian Society of Radiographers and Technologists (ISRT).

In-Focus Advertorial in Shubhyatra and Railbandhu

AERB published In-Focus advertorial in the Air

Railways in-board magazine ‘Railbandhu’ in November 2017. The objective of the advertorial is to highlight the role of AERB to a wide range of audience namely, passengers traveling by Air India (Domestic & International) and Indian Railways. The content featured about AERB’s overall

AERB’s Advertisement on handling of Radioactive Sources published in leading nationwide Newspapers


radiation facilities, especially X-ray facilities.

8.9 TECHNICAL INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER AGENCIES

AERB believes in sharing its technical expertise with various Government Bodies,

participating in preparation and revision of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) documents, Site Appraisal Committee of Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF), Working Groups on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Plans constituted by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) etc. AERB encourages its technical divisions in providing project guidance to undergraduates and post graduate students from various Universities/Colleges.

Towards resolving generic issues related to radiation safety due to handling of radiation sources for various applications, AERB interacts with various ministries.

8.9.1 Interactions with Concerned Ministries on issues related to Radiation Safety

AERB is associated with various agencies in the process of ensuring radiation safety in medical radiation facilities and industries handling radiation sources. AERB is routinely interacting with various ministries for resolution of generic issues related to radiation safety due to handling of radiation sources for various applications. Towards this, AERB has interacted with various concerned ministries including:

Interaction with National Accreditation Board of Laboratories (NABL) for the purpose of Accreditation of Radiological Laboratories

Initiative was taken towards review of the process being followed for recognition/accreditation of radiological laboratories by AERB. In the past AERB has accredited/recognised many laboratories associated

In-Focus Advertorial in ‘Shubhyatra’ of Air India


Dosimetry, Radio-analysis, Environmental Survey and Radiation Monitoring Instruments. Since NABL has the mandate for accreditation of such laboratories, a preliminary meeting was arranged with all the stakeholders, viz. NABL, BARC (as it maintains radiological standards) and AERB, in order to understand their respective roles and responsibilities. It was concluded that while it is the role of NABL to accredit the radiological laboratories, the role of AERB will be limited to oversee radiological safety in such laboratories like any other radiation facilities handling radiation sources. Further, it was opined to make an attempt to identify areas needing improvement, overlapping responsibilities and duplication of work and prepare a roadmap for a smooth transition.

Interaction with DGCA for Transport of Radioactive Material by Air

Initiative was taken to review IAEA regulations for safe transport of radioactive

6, 2012 edition vis-a vis national legislation to identify various agencies/competent authorities for overseeing the requirements while transporting radioactive materials by various modes of transport. Review report suggested that different ministries have role in the transport of dangerous goods including radioactive materials depending upon modes of transport namely, road, rail, air and sea. To start with interaction with various agencies, based on their responsibilities, transport of radioactive materials by air was taken up. The main agencies involved in safe transport of radioactive materials include Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Airport Authority of India (AAI). So a preliminary meeting was arranged with representatives from DGCA and AAI to have clarity about the roles and responsibilities of all these agencies including the scope and regulatory jurisdiction of AERB with respect to transport which includes

in-transit storage at the airport. It was concluded that the regulation for handling of radioactive consignments including the in-transit storage facility located at airports is primarily under the purview of DGCA as per the prevailing laws and AERB’s role is limited to issuance of shipment approval and grant import and export permission for radioactive consignments. Further, it was

study of the scope and extent of regulations for safe transport of radioactive material by air including in-transit storage and handling at airports, for identifying areas needing improvement, overlapping responsibilities and duplication of work, and suggest means and methods to address the same.

Interaction with Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) for the import permission for radiopharmaceuticals in India.

Meeting with Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) at Directorate of Foreign Trades (DGFT) in connection with Pre-shipment Inspection Agency (PSIA).

Interaction with Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) regarding the audio visual advertisement on diagnostic radiology licensing requirements.

Attended the meeting of Expert Committee for evaluation and appraisal on the project entitled, "Gamma Radiation Plant for Medical Device Reprocessing in Hospitals"

Attended meeting of Standing Committee on Tertiary Cancer Care Program.

8.9.2 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body is involved in standards formulation apart from its other activities. During

review and revision of BIS documents and participated in the meetings conducted by BIS as Member of Committees/Sectional Committees of BIS as detailed below:


As members of BIS committees, AERB

conducted by BIS on Development of BIS codes related to ‘Cement and Concrete’ and ‘Earthquake Engineering’.

of Electromedical, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Equipment Sectional Committee (MHD 15) at BIS, New Delhi and provided inputs on radiological safety requirements of new Indian Standard of Medical Diagnostic X-ray Equipment.

8.9.3 Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)

As a member of Site Appraisal Committee of MoEF for Nuclear Facilities and Strategic

the meeting and provided inputs.

MoEF Committee for RAPS-5-8 at RR Site, Rawatbhata on June 22, 2017.

8.9.4 Participation in Radiological Emergency Exercise

on Radiological Emergency Exercise at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad during July 11-13, 2017 conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The purpose of conducting this exercise at airports has emerged on the backdrop false incident on leakage from radioactive consignment reported on May 29, 2015 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

For this exercise a scenario related to radioactive consignment was created and observations were made and communicated to the stakeholders/agencies for further improvement in radiological emergency scenarios.

8.9.5 Project Guidance

Every year many students from several academic institutions like IITs, BITS and other universities get an opportunity to work with AERB scientists and engineers on emerging R&D topics related to safety as part of their academic curriculum. Technical divisions of AERB provided project guidance to undergraduate engineering

provided guidance as follows:

Guidance Provided by Safety Research Institute (SRI), AERB Kalpakkam

Technical guidance was provided to university student(s) in the area of RS-GIS techniques. For this purpose, topographical maps and satellite data were used to generate various thematic layers for Kalpakkam site.

Guidance Provided by NSAD, AERB

Guidance provided to three students on their projects titled, ‘Extreme Value Analysis’, ‘Fission Product release Model’ and ‘Calandria Vault Dew Point Monitoring System’.

Two students worked on the project titled ‘Human Error Probability Estimation using HEP models’.

One student worked on the project titled ‘Numerical Modeling of Point Reactor Kinetics’.

Another student worked on the project titled, ‘Estimation of Reactivity from Known Power History’, ‘CFD Simulation of a PHWR Coolant Channel’ and ‘Linear Stability Analysis of a Nuclear Reactor’.

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