• Development and assessment of scientific software for the simulation of nuclear power plant behaviour under accident conditions (e.g. ATHLET) including the coupled simulation of multidimensional reactor physics, two-phase-flow thermal hydraulics and structural dynamics
• Development of simulators for investigations into the behaviour of complex technical systems and their manmachine interfaces
• Development of advanced methods for probabilistic risk assessment
• Development of methods for the assessment of the uncertainties of computer predictions
• Development of reliability databases
• Prototype investigations into the risks of technical systems
• Development of methods and systems for the early diagnosis of mechanical failures (e.g. vibration and noise analysis, loose-part monitoring, valve and component diagnosis)
• Development of tools for assuring and assessing the quality of safety-critical software
• Development of computer models for the assessment of the long-term safety of final waste repositories
• Experimental investigations into geological and geo-technical influences on the safety of waste disposal facilities
• Development of information and documentation systems, e.g. for the clean-up of contaminated areas and for waste management
• Development of advanced safety concepts

Analyses, assessments and expert opinions

• Safety analyses and assessments of nuclear facilities such as nuclear power plants, research reactors, and fuel cycle and waste disposal facilities in Germany and abroad
• Probabilistic risk analyses of nuclear power plants and other complex technical systems
• Analyses and assessments of transport safety
• Safety analyses of facilities for the disposal of chemotoxic waste
• Analyses and assessments of specific technical safety issues, e.g. behaviour of processes and mechanical systems under abnormal load conditions, fire protection, component reliability, safety of digital I&C, and software reliability
• Analyses and assessments of nature conservation issues, e.g. impact of mining-related radioactive contamination, natural analogues for radio-nuclide retention, restoration of polluted industrial sites, and questions regarding occupational radiation exposure
• Monitoring and evaluation of national and international operating experience from nuclear and other technical facilities including in-depth analyses of common mode effects, human factor analyses, and probabilistic precursor investigations
• Analysis and assessment of concepts and measures against interference by third parties

Scientific-technical services and support

• Trusteeship of federal funds as project manager for the reactor safety research projects of the BMWi.