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SANE Project overview
This presentation provides a comprehensive introduction to the SANE project, highlighting its mission to assess the safety of non-electric applications of nuclear energy. Gain insights into the project's objectives, key work packages, and consortium members. Learn how SANE aims to support innovative solutions for sustainable energy systems through cutting-edge research and international collaboration.
29/11/2024
SANE Task 1.2 for D1.1
This report is an outcome of Task 1.2 "Nuclear–Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems" under Work Package 1 "Potential Non-Electric Uses of Nuclear Energy" and contributes to Deliverable D1.1.
30/06/2025
SANE WP1 MS5 Overview of Potential Applications
This report provides a comprehensive overview of non-electric applications of nuclear energy, highlighting sectors where nuclear technologies have limited current use but significant future potential. It aims primarily to offer an introductory perspective, outlining market potential and technical feasibility across various industries. This overview serves as the foundation for subsequent, more detailed sector-specific analyses.
01/10/2025
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Deliverables
Feasibility of non-electric uses
WP1 assesses the potential of non-electric applications of nuclear energy, including hydrogen production, desalination, and industrial processes. The goal is to determine which applications are feasible, economically viable, and technically sound, setting the groundwork for future use in Europe.
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D1.1
Report on potential non-electric uses of nuclear
A report describing the potential of non-electric uses of nuclear energy over a wide range of future applications. A high level overview as well as several more detailed case studies of the potential non-electric uses of nuclear in the long-term will be given.
M24
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Safety of nuclear reactors intended for non-electric uses
WP2 focuses on assessing the safety aspects of nuclear reactors designed for non-electric applications. The work includes evaluating the differences in safety requirements between conventional nuclear power plants and reactors used for heat and other non-electric purposes.
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D2.1
Report on safety concepts and criteria for non-electric uses of nuclear
Report detailing differences between power and non-power reactors, from the point of view of safety concepts and applicable safety criteria, reflected against the LDR-lite reactor system.
M30
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D2.2
Report on applicability of deterministic safety assessment tools
Report describing applicability of deterministic safety assessment tools for analyses of non-electric uses of nuclear, based on the results from the LDR-lite benchmark exercise on AOO and DBA analyses.
M30
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Performance and Safety of Non-Electric End-Use Cases
WP3 investigates the performance and safety of coupling nuclear reactors with non-electric applications such as district heating, hydrogen production, and carbon capture. The objective is to develop a comprehensive safety assessment methodology for these novel uses.
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D3.1
Carbon capture and utilization
Report on performance & safety assessment of “carbon capture and utilizations”, describing the work on DAC, hydrogen production and e-fuels.
M24
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D3.2
District heating
Report on performance & safety assessment of “district heating”.
M24
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D3.3
Other industries
Report on performance & safety assessment of “other industrial applications”, describing the work on agro-industrial applications and desalination.
M24
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D3.4
Overarching document describing a performance and safety assessment methodology
Report covering an overarching performance and safety assessment methodology for each separate ‘grouping’ of industrial end-uses cases.
M36
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Risk communication
WP4 explores effective communication strategies to convey the risks associated with non-electric uses of nuclear energy. The focus is on ensuring that information is clearly communicated to the public, stakeholders, and regulators, especially in the event of abnormal situations.
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D4.1
Methodologies for improving the risk communication of SMRs for non-electricity generation
Report describing methodologies aiming at improving the state-of-art on the risk communication tailored to nonelectrical uses of nuclear energy.
M36
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D4.2
Public acceptance of the deployment of novel nuclear technologies
Report on the ‘risk perception’ of public society on novel nuclear technologies.
M24
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D4.3
Communication under nuclear and radiological threats due to hostilities
Report on risk communication strategies in Ukraine.
M24
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Training, Dissemination and Exploitation of Results
WP5 is dedicated to sharing the outcomes of the SANE project through publications, workshops, and training. It aims to ensure that the knowledge generated is accessible and impactful, fostering the adoption of non-electric nuclear technologies.
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D5.1
First version of a DEC plan
Plan for the project dissemination, exploitation and communication provided as a mandatory project deliverable within 6 months after the project start.
M6
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Coordination and Management
WP6 oversees the coordination and management of the entire project. It ensures that all work packages are aligned, deadlines are met, and the project complies with funding and administrative requirements.
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