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Abstract
Nuclear fusion represents a promising solution to meet the increasing global energy demand. While it offers inherent safety advantages over nuclear fission, significant challenges persist regarding personal safety, reactor integrity, and environmental protection, particularly concerning tritium and neutron activation products. This study employs the Human-Machine-Environment Engineering (HMEE) framework to conduct a comprehensive safety management analysis for the China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR). By integrating safety objectives from both a horizontal “whole-system” perspective and a vertical “whole-life” perspective, the management approach evaluates the safety characteristics of human operators, the fusion reactor, and the surrounding environment. It also examines their combined influence on system engineering, ultimately establishing an optimized nuclear safety strategy for CFETR.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Fusion Energy features original research contributions and review papers examining and the development and enhancing the knowledge base of thermonuclear fusion as a potential power source. It is designed to serve as a journal of record for the publication of original research results in fundamental and applied physics, applied science and technological development. The journal publishes qualified papers based on peer reviews.
This journal also provides a forum for discussing broader policies and strategies that have played, and will continue to play, a crucial role in fusion programs. In keeping with this theme, readers will find articles covering an array of important matters concerning strategy and program direction.