Use of the Safety Case to Focus KMS Applications

摘要: The safety case, as defined in Japan, is an integrated set of arguments to show that a repository sufficiently safe during both operational and post-closure phases. It explicitly includes the findings assessment demonstration confidence these findings. developed stepwise manner, with provisional cases used support decisions at major project milestones. Social acceptance acknowledged be critical hence case not only technical components, but also required explain fundamental issues all key stakeholders. In JAEA KMS project, has been found useful framework allows supporting R&D seen context its applicability. Various tools have examined develop associated argumentation models they provide overview valuable users producers knowledge. paper will review progress date this work, illustrative examples networks outline future developments challenges.© 2009 ASME