Security & Future
Vol. 7 (2023), Issue 1, pg(s) 12-14

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Safety and security measures during transportation of dangerous goods class 7 (radioactive materials), taking into account the requirements of ADR

  • 1 Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
  • 2 Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Institute of Metal Science Equipment and Technologies with Hydroaerodynamics Centre “Acad. A Balevski”, Sofia, Bulgaria

Abstract

Providing a VVER-1000 type NPP with the required amount of Fresh Nuclear Fuel (FNF) for any Nuclear Reactor System (NRS) energy campaign is of primary importance and is an element of the security of supply and the reliable operation of a NPP. According to the definitions in the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), FNF is dangerous cargo because it contains substances that are permitted for road transportation only under certain conditions. The transportation of FNF on Bulgaria’s roads is carried out in strict compliance with the requirements of ADR.

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