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S. Yu. Lobach^1,*, Yu. M. Lobach<sup>2

1</sup> Nuclear and INdustrial Engineering (N.IN.E.) S.R.L., Lucca, Italy
² Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine

^*Corresponding author. E-mail address: s.lobach@nineeng.com

Abstract: The WWR-M research reactor is planned for decommissioning. An essential component of the safety analysis report is the analysis and assessment of potential accident scenarios during decommissioning. This article presents an approach to identifying hazards and possible radiological consequences of the most dangerous initial event. The assessment results show that the radiological consequences will be significantly lower than the established standards.

Keywords: WWR-type research reactor, decommissioning, accident, exposure, release.

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