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3rd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors
November 5, 2014 @ 12:00 am - November 7, 2014 @ 12:00 am
Presentations
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Photos
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Objective
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) are hosting the 3rd International Technical Meeting on Small Reactors. There is growing international interest and activity in the development of small nuclear reactor technology including building prototypes and research reactors. This meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to share ideas and exchange information on new developments.
Following the success of the 2nd Technical Meeting in November 2012, which captured the achievements, capabilities, and future prospects of small reactors, this 3rd Technical Meeting is dedicated to the applications of research reactors and small modular reactors.
This Technical Meeting will cover topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers and analysts involved in the design, development and deployment of small reactors for research and power generation. A special track is planned to focus on small modular reactors (SMR) for generating electricity and process heat, particularly in small grids and remote locations.
A technical tour of the Chalk River Laboratories will be hosted by AECL for all interested attendees on November 7. It will include the ZED-2 and NRU reactors.
Registration
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Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2014
All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).
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Registering: |
By Sept. 30 |
After Sept. 30 |
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CNS Member |
$630 |
$710 |
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Non CNS Member |
$680 |
$760 |
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CNS Retiree Member |
$310 |
$360 |
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Full-Time Student (CNS Member) |
$320 |
$370 |
Conference Program
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Call for Papers
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Key Dates
Abstract submission………………………………..June 29, 2014
Acceptance/author notification………………….. July 7, 2014
Draft paper submission……………………………July 25, 2014
Comments on draft paper to authors…………..Aug. 15, 2014
Final paper submission……………………………Sep. 12, 2014
Topics of Interest
Presentations related to the following topics are of interest to this Technical Meeting:
- Research reactors and low-power critical facilities
- Materials Research and Neutron Beam
- Radionuclide production
- Operating experience
- Aging management
- Commercial SMRs for electricity generation
- Small reactors for remote locations and niche applications
- Safety and licensing
- Autonomous control and operation
- Reactor physics
- Thermalhydraulics and passive safety
- Advanced materials and chemistry
- Advanced fuels
- Education, training and outreach
Full-Paper Submission
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Abstract Submission
Abstracts (<250 words) and full papers must be submitted via the submission link on the meeting website. Papers should include sufficient information for a clear presentation of the topic; usually this can be achieved in 8- 12 pages, including figures and tables. All papers will be published in a CD to be distributed at the meeting. The required format of submission is electronic (MSWord or PDF).
Technical Meeting Organizers
Advisory Committee: Adriaan Buijs (McMaster University), Benjamin Rouben (12&1 Consulting), Bhaskar Sur (AECL), Brent Lewis (UOIT), Dan Brady (NRCAN), Eleodor Nichita (UOIT), John Root (Fedoruk Centre), John Goldak (Carleton University), John Katsaras (ORNL), Marcel de Vos (CNSC)
Honorary Chair………………………………………… Romney Duffey (DSM Associates)
General Chair………………………………………….. Metin Yetisir, AECL
Technical Program Chair……………………………… Steve Livingstone, AECL
Optional technical Tours of Chalk River Laboratories
Optional technical tours of the Chalk River Laboratories will be hosted by AECL for all interested attendees on Friday November 7.
There will be two parallel tours of various facilities at the Chalk River Laboratories. Visitors can attend one of the tours, as they choose. These are the tours (tentative arrangements, to be confirmed at a later date):
- Tour A: The NRU Beam Facility, NRU Loops, ZED-2, CRIPT Muon Tomography Laboratory
- Tour B: Thermalhydraulics Facilities, Fuel Fabrication Facilities, Hot-Cell Facilities.
Buses will leave the Ottawa Marriott Hotel at 7:30 am, and return to the Hotel at about 5:00 or 5:30 pm.
The tours themselves are at no charge. However, there will be a charge of $35 to partly cover the cost of transportation. Lunch will be at the CRL Cafeteria at your own cost, or you may bring your own lunch along if you prefer.
If interested, please note the following information:
- Fill out the AECL Visitor Registration Form (http://www.aecl.ca/en/home/about/visitor-registration.aspx) and make sure that the November 7 date is chosen from the drop-down menu.
- Purchase the ticket of your choice on the ITMSR-3 registration page.
- Additional information:
- Bring government-issued photo ID (driver’s licence, Passport, health card, etc.).
- Wear flat-soled, closed-toe shoes and long pants (no steel-toed shoes).
- Most of the day is spent walking outside, dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photo taking is prohibited. Cell phones should be left in the vehicle.
- AECL is a non-smoking site. Please smoke only in designated areas.
- Advise of severe allergies, pregnancy or medical conditions / devices.
- Note: There are food and drink restrictions in certain areas of the Laboratories. Please inquire with your escort.