8.40. In addition to archival journals, some other literature sources are of particular interest to nuclear engineers.

Reports

8.41. It has been customary over the years to publish the results of work sponsored by the U. S. government in the form of both progress reports and final reports. Although some of this work eventually makes its way into the archival journals, the report literature provides a picture of ongoing activities. Various types of reports are also required as part of the reactor licensing process (§12.237). For example, Safety Analysis Reports are an excellent source of information regarding power reactor systems. The Elec­tric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, California also maintains a Research Report Center for its sponsored work. The EPRI Journal, a periodical that describes EPRI activities, lists newly issued reports.