This paper reviews the Belgian history of nuclear technology and its use for power generation, from the beginning in 1942 until now. It identifies the main players in the field, and the major milestones of this history, both from the power generation side and the nuclear fuel side. It demonstrates the genuine contribution of Belgium to this technology (typical examples are shown), and the significant role of its engineers and scientists.1
Issue Section:
Technology Reviews
Topics:
Accidents,
Design,
Energy generation,
Fuels,
Nuclear fuel cycle,
Nuclear power stations,
Reactor vessels,
Safety,
Construction,
Governments,
Spent nuclear fuels,
Engineers,
Nuclear fuels,
Uranium,
Nuclear power,
Regulations,
Pressurized water reactors,
Radioactive wastes,
Manufacturing,
Licensing
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by American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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