Friday, December 8, 2017

Safety of Spent Fuel Management and Radioactive Waste Management: Workshop Promotes Adherence to International Convention

Amelia Paula Chirtes, IAEA Office of Legal Affairs

(Illustration: F. Nassif/IAEA)

A workshop to promote the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management ended yesterday in Rabat, Morocco. The three-day event — hosted by Morocco, a Contracting Party to this international legal instrument since its entry into force in 2001 — helped raise awareness among decision-makers from African countries that have not yet acceded to it.
“Radioactive waste and spent fuel should be managed safely, securely, and responsibly,” said Khammar Mrabit, Director General of the Moroccan Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security Agency. “The Joint Convention is the only legally binding international instrument that offers a platform for contracting parties to contribute to achieving and maintaining a high level of safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management worldwide.”
In addition to achieving and maintaining a high level of safety, the Convention aims to ensure the availability of effective defences against potential hazards, to prevent accidents with radiological consequences and to mitigate their consequences, should they occur.
Mrabit added that “it is in the interest of all countries to join this Convention so that individuals, society and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, now and in the future.”
Tailored to African States, the workshop was part of the IAEA’s effort to encourage universal adherence to and implementation of the Joint Convention. “The IAEA offers various tools and mechanisms to support States in this endeavour, should they decide to join,” said Peri Lynne Johnson, Legal Advisor and Director of the IAEA Office of Legal Affairs.

Participants from Burkina Faso, Egypt, Mali, Sudan and Uganda heard about the different aspects of the Joint Convention: from its history, key requirements, peer-review process and achievements, to its future prospects. They offered national perspectives and shared experiences on policies and programmes aimed at safely managing radioactive waste and, if appropriate, spent fuel, in their countries.
“The essential feature of this Convention includes the peer review process, which allows Contracting Parties to exchange and discuss experiences in the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste,” said Peter Johnston, Director of the IAEA Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety.
The Joint Convention is a comprehensive instrument that offers several advantages to its Contracting Parties, Johnston added. “We should aim to ensure that it becomes universal in its adherence and implementation.”
Rosemary Byanyima from the Atomic Energy Council of Uganda and Bashir Eltayeb from the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority of Sudan said that the workshop offered an opportunity to learn about the relevance, procedure, benefits and obligations in regard to the Joint Convention.
Along with the Convention on Nuclear Safety, the Joint Convention represents a cornerstone of the international legal framework for nuclear safety. The universalization of these two conventions is a priority for the IAEA.
The Joint Convention was adopted in September 1997 and entered into force in June 2001. As of December 2017, it has 76 Contracting Parties.

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Elisabeth Dyck , IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy

Participants of the IAEA training course on nuclear power infrastructure development during a visit to the Hitachi-GE factory at Ibaraki, Japan, 15 November 2017. (Photo: JICC)

A comprehensive introduction to the development of the infrastructure for a nuclear power programme, including the important roles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and emergency planning and response, was the theme of a one-month IAEA training course that concluded last week in Japan.
Participants of the IAEA Interregional Training Course on Nuclear Power Infrastructure Development were 12 junior professionals from key organizations in eight Member States that are considering the introduction of nuclear power.

Participants gained a better appreciation for the relationship between issues of nuclear safety, emergency preparedness and public perceptions about nuclear power.
Akio Toba, JICC Executive Director

The training course focused on the IAEA’s Milestones approach and the 19 issues that need to be considered when developing the infrastructure for nuclear power, including topics such as legal and regulatory framework, radiation protection, human resource development, stakeholder involvement and others. It also included a session on lessons learned from the Fukushima accident. Simulations of a boiling water reactor and a pressurized water reactor provided participants with a better understanding of reactor technologies. Discussions, case studies, exercises, working group sessions and peer-to-peer exchange of good practices encouraged an interactive course environment.
The course also helped foster a network among those countries that are at similar stages of nuclear infrastructure development. “This course broadened my knowledge on the development of nuclear power programmes,” said Joshua Gbinu, an engineer at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. “It gave me the opportunity to meet new colleagues from other countries in the nuclear sector.”
As part of the curriculum, the participants visited several nuclear facilities, including training and emergency response centres, as well as the sites of the Fukushima Daini and Daiichi Nuclear Power Stations. They also learned about the value of active stakeholder involvement and public participation during visits to the Tsuruga 2 nuclear power reactor and the associated Public Information Centre. “The IAEA encourages Member States to actively engage the public early in the development of nuclear power programmes, as public support is a critical factor of a programme’s success,” said Jose Bastos, IAEA Technical Officer for the course.
The course from 6 November to 1 December 2017 was held as part of an IAEA technical cooperation project that supports Member States embarking on a new or expanding an existing nuclear power programme. For the second year in a row, it was hosted by Japan Atomic Industrial Forum’s International Cooperation Center (JICC) in Tokyo, in cooperation with the Government of Japan. Other institutions such as the University of Tokyo, the Wakasa Wan Energy Research Centre, the Japan Nuclear Human Resource Development Network, and several nuclear installations contributed to the programme.
“I believe that the participants learned a great deal about the unique nature of nuclear power,” said Akio Toba, JICC Executive Director. “They gained a better appreciation for the relationship between issues of nuclear safety, emergency preparedness and public perceptions about nuclear power.”
“We welcome this cooperation with Japan that assists our Member States in understanding the multifaceted and complex nature of embarking on new nuclear power programmes,” added Bastos.
Milestones Approach
The Milestones Approach splits the activities necessary to establish the infrastructure for a nuclear power programme into three progressive phases of development. The completion of each phase is marked by a specific “Milestone” at which progress can be assessed and a decision can be made about the readiness to move on to the next phase. The approach, detailing the 19 infrastructure issues, is documented in the IAEA guidance publication Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power.

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Reports From Leading Advanced Reactor Technology Developers

Advanced Reactor Licensing Reform & Modernization

Progress On Overarching Issues: Capital Costs, O&M, Fuel Cycle Strategies, Licensing Timeframes, Demonstration And Deployment

Test Reactor, Prototypes And Demonstration Concepts

Government / Private Sector Collaboration & Leading First Movers

Supply Chain Development

DOE, National Laboratory And Private-Sector Incubators, Including The Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN)

The Economic & Environmental Nexus For Advanced Reactors

The Administration And Congressional Landscape

U.S. And International Markets

Moving Forward

Sponsorship & Showcase Prospectus

CAREER FAIR & WELCOME RECEPTION

THE LEGACY CLUB AT TEXAS A&M'S KYLE FIELD

New to the Advanced Reactor Summit V will be a Career Fair that will precede the Welcome Reception on February 20th at Texas A&M's Kyle Field's luxurious Legacy Club. The Career Fair will feature students from the nation's largest Nuclear Engineering program with a current enrollment of 300 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.

Regarded as one of the nation's most intimidating road venues, Texas A&M's Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggie football team since 1905 and the Legacy Club is it's primer venue used to entertain Texas A&M's top donors. Texas A&M's Nuclear Engineering program is ranked second nationally among undergraduate programs and third in graduate programs among public universities.

This will be an excellent opportunity to promote your company and gain the attention of the nation's brightest next generation of nuclear engineers in a venue that can't be missed.

For more information on how to participate in the Advanced Reactor Summit V's Career Fair please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or 202-332-8845.

TRAILBLAZER AWARDS RECEPTION

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GEORGE BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

The Advanced Reactor Summit V will once again honor an individual for their pioneering contributions to advancing nuclear energy. The previous honoree was Dr. Jose Reyes, co-founder of NuScale Power.

The award ceremony will be featured at Wednesday's reception which will take place at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University after the first day's plenary session.

Sponsorship & Showcase Prospectus

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join us as a sponsor at the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V. With an expected attendance of 200 advanced reactor industry and government leaders, this will be an excellent opportunity for any company to solidify its leadership as a trailblazer of the nuclear energy Industry.

Sponsorship Highlights:

Expected attendance of 200+ advanced reactor industry and government leaders
Platform for companies, suppliers and innovators to present, discuss and display new and developing technology to a captive audience of 200+ key industry and government leaders as part of the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V.
Expand your reach, interact with top executives, and leave with key information and networking to move your initiative forward
This will be an excellent opportunity for any company to solidify its leadership as a trailblazer of the nuclear energy Industry.

For more information on sponsorship please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 332-8845 or click on the button below for our Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus.

Sponsorship & Showcase Prospectus

THE TECHNOLOGY TRAILBLAZERS SHOWCASE

The Technology Showcase will once again include a platform for companies, suppliers and innovators to present, discuss and display new and developing technology to attendees as part of the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V. This is your chance to showcase technology that your company or organization is using or developing to top executives within the nuclear industry. During key networking times you will be able to showcase your company's technology to a captive audience of 200+ key industry and government leaders, allowing you to expand your reach, interact with top executives, and leave with key information and networking to move your initiative forward.

Please note: limited space is available for this exclusive showcase opportunity; be sure to secure your space soon!

For more information on the Technology Trailblazers Showcase at the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V, please contact Caleb Ward at caleb.ward@usnic.org or (202) 332-8845 or click on the button below for our Sponsorship & Showcase prospectus.

Sponsorship & Showcase Prospectus

OPTIONAL TOURS

Participants at the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V & Technology Trailblazers Showcase will have the opportunity to tour one of three leading U.S. nuclear energy research and development facilities on the Texas A&M campus.

Tour options include:

Texas A&M's Nuclear Science Center's TRIGA Reactor;*
Thermal Hydraulic Research Laboratory;
Fuel Cycle and Materials Laboratory

The optional tours will take place on Thursday, Feb. 22 following the Summit. Participants can sign up for one of the optional tours when registering for the Advanced Reactors Technical Summit V.

About The Tours

TRIGA Reactor*

The centerpiece of the Nuclear Science Center is a 1 megawatt TRIGA (Testing, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics) reactor, an open "swimming pool"-type research reactor cooled by natural convection providing passive and inherent safety. The core consists of cylindrical fuel elements reflected with graphite. In this configuration, samples can be easily loaded and unloaded for long and short irradiations ranging from a few seconds to multiple days. The reactor can accommodate an array of sample sizes and shapes for a variety of uses, including isotope production for radioactive tracers and medical applications. For more information, click here.

* Please note: The NSC's TRIGA Reactor tour will require advance security screening. Participants will need to complete the attached form, found here, and return to Tami Hollar (t-hollar@tamu.edu) and Stephanie Czajkowski (sac@tamu.edu) for submission at least 7 days (20 days for foreign nationals) prior to the start of the Summit.

Thermal Hydraulic Research Laboratory

The Thermal-Hydraulic Research Laboratory serves the nuclear industry by performing fundamental and applied research on single- and two-phase flow, and multiphase flow phenomena. The laboratory hosts numerous phenomenological, separate effects, and integral effects test facilities, serving the research community in three main subject areas: Light Water Reactors, Advanced Reactors and High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactors. The Laboratory has active partnerships and collaborations with national and international universities, research laboratories, and industry, and has contributed to solutions for issues facing the nuclear industry. For more information, click here.

Fuel Cycle and Materials Laboratory

The Fuel Cycle and Materials Laboratory is led by Professor Sean McDeavitt. FCML addresses a number of current issues and technical areas in the nuclear fuel cycle. These include material and chemical processing, advanced fuels and materials, and waste mobilization. The Laboratory has a unique set of capabilities and equipment that can study a full range of technologies ranging from the fabrication and manufacture of advanced fuel concepts through processing of these components to the disposition at the back end of the fuel cycle. The Laboratory works with a number of private sector companies and federal agencies. For more information, click here.

www.arsummit.org

About USNIC

The United States Nuclear Infrastructure Council (USNIC) is the leading U.S. business consortium advocate for nuclear energy and promotion of the American supply chain globally. Composed of nearly 100 companies, USNIC represents the "Who's Who" of the nuclear supply chain community, including key utility movers, technology developers, construction engineers, manufacturers and service providers. USNIC encompasses eight working groups and select task forces. For more information visit www.usnic.org.

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