Activity

The principal fields of activity of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan were identified in Cabinet Resolution № 55 of January 21, 1993. A high-capacity scientific and technical and production infrastructure (three research reactors, isochronous cyclotron, charged particle accelerators and a number of elaborate experimental test-benches) and highly qualified specialists enable NNC's progress in the following areas:

1. Radioecology of those Kazakhstan regions where nuclear tests were conducted and nuclear industry establishments and facilities are located:
   • Elimination of nuclear weapon testing consequences in Kazakhstan.
   • Radiological situation assessment and monitoring at the Semipalatinsk Test-Site territory and in adjacent areas. Environmental arrangements.
   • Radiological status assessment and monitoring at nuclear test locations in Western Kazakhstan.
   • Radiation monitoring of power reactor facility locations.
   • Complex assessment of population health in the Semipalatinsk Test-Site nearby settlements.
   • Establishment of geographic information system on the Semipalatinsk Test-Site.
2. Nuclear power engineering and NPP safety:
   • Research into NPP design, construction and decommissioning issues.
   • Development of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel handling technology and system.
   • Studies on nuclear power safety validation.
   • Activities under ITER International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor program.
3. 3. Nuclear physics and radiation material science for nuclear power engineering:
   • Studies of irradiation influence on structure, phase content and physical properties of materials in the nuclear power engineering.
   • Studies of low energy nuclear reactions.
   • Fundamental study addressing the tasks of enhancing the safety and efficiency of nuclear power engineering and industry.
4. 4. Nuclear-physical methods and high-end technologies for Kazakhstan national economy:
   • Development and implementation of reactor radioisotopes production techniques.
   • Development of radioactive isotopes production using the isochronous cyclotron.
   • Development of nuclear-physical methods enlarging real-world tasks in geology, metallurgy and radioecology.
   • Design and development of devices and computer aids for science and technology.
5. Geophysics and non-proliferation:
   • Dynamics assessment of post-explosion geology at the underground nuclear test areas.
   • Nuclear test monitoring by national stations incorporated into the International Monitoring System under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty.
6. Personnel training for Kazakhstan nuclear power engineering:
   • Improvement of logistics of educational institutions training staff for nuclear power engineering in Kazakhstan.
   • Involvement of key scientists and specialists of scientific and industrial organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan in personnel training.
   • Involvement of key Russian nuclear professors in personnel training.