Abstract:
In Germany, substantial experience was gained in the field of research reactors during the last five decades. In this paper, an overview about the legislative and regulatory framework in Germany is given particularly with respect to research reactors, as well as a survey of the plant and licensing status of the facilities in Germany. In total, 46 research reactors were built and operated. At present, 12 research reactors are still in operation. The actual decommissioning and dismantling projects comprise 10 research reactors. Furthermore, 24 facilities have been dismantled completely and the sites are released from regulatory control.