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Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat,
Heena T Shaikh,
- Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, BMIT, Solapur, , India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, BMIT, Solapur, , India
Abstract
Nuclear energy has enormous power and is essential to the global effort to provide clean, sustainable electricity, but it also carries a huge responsibility: guaranteeing its complete safety. Nuclear energy is at a turning point. Nuclear power provides a potent, carbon-free answer as the globe struggles with climate change and the pressing need to decarbonize energy grids. However, public fear, primarily from past mishaps like Chernobyl and Fukushima, continues to cloud its wider implementation. A critical vulnerability was highlighted by these occurrences, especially Fukushima: the possibility that natural disasters could trigger catastrophic nuclear events. However, the field of nuclear safety has undergone a significant transformation as a result of the lessons learnt from these events. Resilience against seismic activity and a wide range of natural disasters is currently given exceptional importance in nuclear reactor design and operation procedures. To minimize human interaction and lower the chance of failure, next- generation reactors incorporate advanced safety technologies such passive cooling systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and real-time monitoring utilizing digital tools. These developments greatly improve nuclear plants’ capacity to react efficiently in an emergency. In order to restore public confidence and ensure a sustainable energy future, the objective is not just to reduce risk but also to design systems that can endure and recover from strong natural forces.Nuclear energy is at a turning point. Nuclear power provides a potent, carbon-free answer as the globe struggles with climate change and the pressing need to decarbonize energy grids. However, public fear, primarily from past mishaps like Chernobyl and Fukushima, continues to cloud its wider implementation. A critical vulnerability was highlighted by these occurrences, especially Fukushima: the possibility that natural disasters could trigger catastrophic nuclear events. However, the field of nuclear safety has undergone a significant transformation as a result of the lessons learnt from these events. Resilience against seismic activity and a wide range of natural disasters is currently given exceptional importance in nuclear reactor design and operation procedures. To minimize human interaction and lower the chance of failure, next- generation reactors incorporate advanced safety technologies such passive cooling systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and real-time monitoring utilizing digital tools. These developments greatly improve nuclear plants’ capacity to react efficiently in an emergency. In order to restore public confidence and ensure a sustainable energy future, the objective is not just to reduce risk but also to design systems that can endure and recover from strong natural forces.
Keywords: Nuclear Reactor, Safety, Seismic, Natural Disaster protection, Nuclear energy, Passive Safety
Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat, Heena T Shaikh. Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Seismic and Natural Disaster Protection: A Study. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2026; 16(01):-.
Dr. Kazi Kutubuddin Sayyad Liyakat, Heena T Shaikh. Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Seismic and Natural Disaster Protection: A Study. Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonet/article=2026/view=242560
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Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology
| Volume | 16 |
| 01 | |
| Received | 18/04/2026 |
| Accepted | 30/04/2026 |
| Published | 01/05/2026 |
| Publication Time | 13 Days |
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