Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

Student Job Fair
2018-10-16 00:00 UTC

92nd Inter-American Congress of Chemical Engineering incorporating the 68th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference
2018-10-28 00:00 - 2018-10-31 00:00
CNS members in good standing will be able to register at the CIC member rate.

1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors
2018-11-06 00:00 - 2018-11-08 00:00
Conference Information
Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors.

Host Sponsor: CNL’s CEO & President, Mark Lesinski [Bio]

Building on growing domestic and global interest, and emerging partnerships among governments and the private sector, this International Conference’s theme is about “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy Next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs” in fostering low-carbon energy innovation for Canada and the world. As such, this conference is an international forum for the industry and stakeholders to work together to identify obstacles and opportunities, and seek solutions through dialogue, engagement and collaboration. It will cover the topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers, analysts, policy makers involved in the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors for research and power generation purposes.
NOV. 6 – 8, 2018 OTTAWA MARRIOTT HOTEL, ONTARIO, CANADA
Nov. 6

Workshops (extra registration required):

Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology, and;
Canadian Regulatory Challenges of Generation IV and SMRs
Include sandwiches lunch for both Workshop Registrants

National Research Universal (NRU) Reactor Movie – Legacy of NRU Reactor to be explored in a new documentary film
CNSC Regulatory Framework, Philosophy and Approaches
Opening Reception

Nov. 7

Morning : Official launch of Canada’s SMR Roadmap
Morning: Two Plenary Sessions 1 & 2

Canada’s Nuclear Advantage in Deploying Gen IV & SMR and International Collaborations;
Prominent Showcases in Gen IV Advanced Reactors & SMR Development;

Afternoon: Numerous Technical and Policy Sessions in four parallel tracks
Evening : Conference Reception & Banquet – music by the Groovy Little Orchestra

Nov. 8

Morning: Canada’s SMR Roadmap Final Report Read-out & Discussion
Morning : Numerous Technical and Policy Sessions in four parallel tracks
Afternoon – two Plenary Sessions 3 & 4

International Landscape in Advanced Reactors Deployment – Challenges, Market and Export Strategies;
Policy Levers to Enable SMR Deployment – Key Note Speech & International Panel Discussion

Conference Ends

Nov. 9 – Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Tour
Venue

Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R7, Canada Phone:+1 613-238-1122

Registration
Conference Registration Fees include:

13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST);
Participation in 4 Plenary Sessions and all 12 Technical Program Tracks;
Participation in all networking and social events: 2 receptions, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and Banquet;
Access to the online Conference Proceedings.

Registration is now closed.
If you are a presenter and have not registered and/or if you have any questions regarding registration contact Ben Rouben.

Early Bird
Regular (after Sept. 3, 2018)

CNS Member
$780
$880

Non CNS Member
$885
$985

CNS Retiree Member
$330
$380

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)
$340
$390

*To qualify for the student registration rate you must be a CNS Student Member in good standing. CNS membership is complimentary for students in full-time attendance at recognized Canadian institutions.Visit the CNS membership page for details on how to become a CNS Student Member.

Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing to the Conference Registrar no later than September 30, 2018. Refunds, less a $150 processing fee will be issued after the Conference. No refunds will be provided for cancellation of paid registrations after September 30, 2018.
CNS MEMBERSHIP
If you are not already a member of the CNS, consider joining in order to obtain the reduced conference registration rate as well as the many other membership benefits. For details about membership, go to the CNS membership page.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission deadline has been extended to March 23, 2018, due to some abstract submissions requiring longer lead time for approval. The Revised key dates are : Abstract Submission extended March 23, 2018 Acceptance of Abstractsextended April 6, 2018 Draft Paper Submission May 18, 2018 Final Paper Submission extended August 10, 2018Paper-Acceptance Letters Sent to Authors: August 3, 2018
Information For Authors
Please submit your Abstracts and Full Papers to: https://www.softconf.com/h/g4sr1 Abstracts should follow the attached Abstract Template. For Full-Paper template click here.

Accommodations

Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5R7, Canada Phone:+1 613-238-1122

A block of rooms at CAD$209 per night (+ tax) was available in the Conference hotel, the Ottawa Marriott. However, due to the unexpected demand, the reserved block of rooms is now full.

Need a place to stay during the Canadian Nuclear Society being held in Ottawa? We have negotiated a special group rate for you to benefit from. Please contact the hotel reservation department directly to make your reservation at the negotiated rate of $189 plus taxes and fees for a One Bedroom Suite with single or double occupancy. Please quote the Canadian Nuclear Society to gain access to the group rate. This special rate will be available to you until October 10, 2018.
Underground parking for vehicles of 6Ft in clearance is available for $23.95 per day + tax, with in and out privileges and is based on availability.
Reservations can be made online until October 10, 2018 at:
Canadian Nuclear Society online booking link
Reservations can be made with the hotel directly until October 10, 2018 at:
(613) 238-8858 or (800) 267-6644
Live large at The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel. Why not stay in an apartment-sized suite for the same price as a cramped hotel room? Our suites – the largest in Ottawa – along with incredible onsite facilities make up the exceptional value and convenience you’re looking for in an all-suite hotel.

Conference Themes

Dear Colleagues,It is my great pleasure to inform you that The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on November 6-8, 2018 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel.
I would like to invite you to participate in this exciting conference, whose theme is “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs”.
Generation IV and SMRs can play an important role in addressing the energy, health, safety, security and climate-change goals of the world. Generation IV small reactors have advanced passive safety features, are resistant to nuclear proliferation, have no greenhouse gas emissions, and are promoted as being economically competitive by lowering cost from mass production. They are suitable for niche and off-grid applications, as well as a connection to the electric grid as a supply option to provide incremental capacity as needed to match incremental energy demand. The Conference will have distinguished speakers. In addition, there will be exhibits and booths to showcase your reactor design, products or services.
Since George C. Laurence designed one of the world’s first nuclear reactors at the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa in 1941, Canada has built a comprehensive, mature, world-renowned nuclear science & technology (S & T) ecosystem in mosaic capabilities serving broad research needs, within both academia and industry, and that span across the country and across Canada’s industrial sectors.
Please join us in this exciting conference to explore Canadian nuclear S & T capabilities and to participate in discussions on international collaborations, and to keep up-to-date with the latest research in tackling the challenges to deploy next generation advanced reactors and SMRs.
Yours sincerely,Daniel Gammage, 2017-2018 President, Canadian Nuclear Society.

CNL is excited to co-host this, the first, Generation-IV and Small Reactor (G4SR) Conference. We would like to extend an invitation to colleagues, partners, developers and all others interested in the next generation of nuclear technology to join us in Ottawa for the 2018 event. Though it is the first G4SR, it builds off the strength of technical meetings we have supported for the past several years. Like Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, this event is transforming and revisiting the interests and needs of its core customers, and the programming is evolving to address these shifts.
Earlier this year, we declared small modular reactors, commonly referred to as SMRs, as one of seven strategic initiatives the company intends to pursue as part of its Long-Term Strategy, with the specific goal of siting an SMR on one of our sites by 2026. We believe in the commercial viability of SMRs, and it is our vision to serve as a global leader in SMR demonstration, testing and technology development support. Success in achieving this goal requires the critical connections that will be formed through the dialogue at events such as G4SR.
The conference promises an engaging, and productive two-full days exploring topics critical to the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors. It brings together world leaders in technical and non-technical aspects of deployment for discussions relevant not just to Canada but globally. I invite you to join in the conversation.
Dr. Kathy McCarthyVice-President, Research & Development, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS:

Wilson Lam, P.Eng. (Ont), Charter Eng. (UK)CNS Division Chair – Generation IV and Small Reactor Technology Senior Advisor, Nuclear Technology Ontario Ministry of Energy
Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) are hosting the 1st International Conference on Generation IV and Small Reactors. It is our privilege as the Conference Co-Chairs to present to you our exciting Preliminary Conference Program.
The six advanced reactor designs selected for development by the International Generation IV Forum (GIF) are: Gas-cooled Fast Reactor (GFR); Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR); Molten Salt Reactor (MSR); Supercritical Water-cooled Reactor (SCWR); Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR); and Very High Temperature Reactor (VHTR).
Several Small Modular Reactor technology developers (whose designs belong to some of the above Generation IV design categories) have recently established themselves in Canada and initiated dialogue with the regulator, suppliers, utilities, governments and potential customers, for potential development and deployment in Canada. Currently, ten SMR technology developers have applied for pre-licensing vendor design review (VDR) process with the regulator, to gain an early assessment of their SMR design.
Building on growing domestic and global interest, and emerging partnerships among governments and the private sector, the theme of this International Conference is “Meeting the Challenges to Deploy Next Generation Advanced Reactors and SMRs” in fostering low-carbon energy innovation for Canada and the world. As such, it will cover the topics of interest to designers, operators, researchers, analysts, policy makers involved in the design, development and deployment of Generation IV and small reactors for research and power generation purposes.
To start off on Nov. 6, 2018, there will be two timely workshops on hot topics: Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology for SMRs, and Canadian Regulatory Challenges of Gen IV and SMRs,

Dr. Bronwyn HylandProgram Manager, Small Modular Reactors
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories delivered by domain experts. The conference (Nov. 7 – 8, 2018) will have four important plenary sessions delivered in sequence by distinguished Canadian and international speakers, plus numerous Technical Program Tracks conducted in parallel over the two days, covering wide spectrum of advanced SMR research and policy topics, with numerous invited distinguished speakers’ presentations on important topics for SMR development and deployment.
A technical tour of the Chalk River Laboratories, hosted by CNL, will be offered to interested attendees on Friday November 9, 2018.
Advanced SMRs are potential game changing technological innovations which can meet the goals for Generation IV nuclear energy systems on sustainability, economics, safety and reliability, proliferation resistant and physical protection. For the benefits of the society at large, the SMR innovations can lead to potential large-scale production of hydrogen, a potential future low-carbon energy source that can provide energy sustainability for the world in replacing gasoline for transportation or natural gas for heating or industrial processes. Just as importantly, Generation IV advanced reactors can potentially lead to technological innovations on reprocessing or recycling of used nuclear fuel or the use of thorium to power nuclear reactors. As SMR vendors and the industry stakeholders work to advance the SMR technologies from the design concept to laboratory testing, licensing and on through to deployment, there will be challenges; G4SR-1 is an international forum for the industry and stakeholders to work together to identify obstacles and opportunities, and seek solutions through dialogue, engagement and collaboration.
The exciting moment to explore the SMR technological innovations has come. We invite you to submit your research papers, join the important discussion with your peers at the conference, and explore the international collaborations in meeting the challenges for future SMR deployments.

Sponsorship Opportunities

PATRON SPONSORSHIP – $3,000
GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS

Opening Evening Reception
$3,000

Conference Banquet
$5,000

Breakfast Sponsor (2 available)
$2,000

Luncheon Sponsor (2 available)
$4,000

Refreshment Breaks (4 available)
$1,000

Exhibits – Table top
$2,000

Booth / Display Space
Please enquire

Sponsorship and Opportunities Package is available hereContact: roubenb@alum.mit.eduSponsorships of less than the full suggested amount, or joint sponsorships may be considered; at the full discretion on of the organizing committee.

Sponsors & Exhibitors
Thank you to our Sponsors Click on the logos to link to the sponsors’ web sites

Host Sponsor:

Banquet Sponsor:

Patron Sponsors:

Special Sponsors:

Opening Reception Sponsor:

Wednesday Delegates’ Breakfast:

Exhibitors:

Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) Tour
Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) Tour hosted by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories:
Any inquiries related to the CRL Tour can be emailed to Stavros.Corbett@cnl.ca.
Date: Nov 9 (Friday), 2018 Fees: A fee of $30 will be charged to cover transportation costs for the tour.Registration is required. Please see details below.

You can select the CRL tour option here in the online registration form.
CNL’s Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) represents the largest single complex within Canada’s science and technology infrastructure. The site contains many licenced nuclear facilities, and more than 50 unique research and production facilities and laboratories.
Visitors to the CRL campus will have an opportunity to explore a selection of facilities, with tours provided by subject matter experts.
All G4SR-1 conference attendees wishing to attend the CRL Tour must:

Register for the tour on the G4SR-1 registration website (see link below, after Contact Info), and also
Complete and submit the online registration form on the CNL Website.

Note: CNL Tour registration on the CNL website will open on 2018 August 13. Please register no later than 2018 October 19. Registrants will be contacted by email provided to confirm their attendance.
Additional information for tour registrants:
TRANSPORTATION: The tour bus will leave the Marriot hotel at 7:30 am. The bus will leave the CRL site at 2:00 pm, and return to the Marriot hotel. Arrival back at the hotel is expected to be between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.
PHOTO ID: Please have valid photo identification with you on the tour at all times.
DRESS CODE: Pants and closed-toe shoes and pants are recommended, as required for some facilities. Shorts/skirts, or high heels are not permitted.
CAMERAS: Cameras or video recording devices are not permitted.
MEALS: Lunch will be provided at CNL.
CONTACT INFO: Any inquiries related to the CRL Tour can be emailed to Stavros.Corbett@cnl.ca.
Don’t forget to complete your G4SR-1 registration for the tour, by selecting the link provided here.

WORKSHOP: INTEGRATED SAFETY ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Dr. T. (Nithy) Nitheanandan, Director, Engineering Design Assessment DivisionDirectorate of Assessment and AnalysisTechnical Support BranchCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) [bio]

Nithy provides scientific and technical leadership to scientists, engineers, and technologist on nuclear-power-reactor severe accidents, fuel-channel heat transfer, fuel behaviour under accident conditions, fission-product release, containment behaviour, and finite-element analysis of structural thermo-mechanical behaviour.
Internationally cited ASME Journal Paper includes:
Benchmarking Severe Accident Computer Codes for Heavy Water Reactor Applications
ASME J of Nuclear Rad Sci 3(2), 020903 (Mar 01, 2017) (11 pages)Paper No: NERS-16-1084; doi: 10.1115/1.4035726

IAEA Presentation: Introduction of GIF ISAM for Gen IV Reactor Systems
https://www.iaea.org/NuclearPower/Downloadable/Meetings/2014/2014-03-31-04-02-CM-INPRO/ISAM_Presentation_1st_CM_on_RISC.pdf
Workshop Content:
The Generation IV Risk and Safety Working Group (RSWG) developed an Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology (ISAM) [1] to support the concept that safety is “built in” the Gen IV reactor design processes rather than “added on”. ISAM accomplishes this by assimilating safety requirements as reactor systems are conceptualised and designed. The methodology is useful not only for the Gen IV technology development cycle but also for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) concept and design development.
There are five main tools in ISAM, namely, (1) Qualitative Safety Features Review (QSR), (2) Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table (PIRT), (3) Objective Provision Tree (OPT), (4) Deterministic and Phenomenological Analyses (DPA), and (5) Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA). Each tool is intended to be used in answering specific safety-related questions in diverse degrees of detail and during different stages of design maturity. The ISAM tools is expected to be used throughout the concept development and design phases to derive insights to influence the course of the design evolution. The application of these tools would yield an objective understanding of risk contributors, effectiveness of safety-related design provisions, sources and impacts of uncertainties, and other safety-related issues that are important for a successful design. The tools also present a measure of design maturity, in terms of the level of safety and risk associated with the conceptual design relative to safety objectives.
The workshop on Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology will introduce ISAM concept, provide examples of Gen IV advanced reactors applications, and list some relevant literature for further reading.
Reference: 1. An Integrated Safety Assessment Methodology (ISAM) for Generation IV Nuclear Systems, Risk and Safety Working Group (RSWG), GIF/RSGW/ISAM Report Version 1, 18 June 2010.

WORKSHOP – CANADIAN REGULATORY CHALLENGES OF GENERATION IV AND SMRS
Dr. Margot Hurlbert, Professor, CSIP Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina

Ph.D., University of Amsterdam (2016)
LL.M., Osgoode Hall Law School (2004)
LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1987)
B. Admin., Great Distinction, University of Regina (1984)

Margot is the Lead, Science, Technology and Innovation Research Cluster, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Regina, Saskatchewan, Coordinating Lead Author of Chapter 7, “Risk Management and Decision Making in Relation to Sustainable Development” of the IPCC Special Report on Land and Climate. After practising law for 18 years (the final years in the capacity of Assistant General Counsel at SaskPower) she has many publications and research projects relating to public acceptance, public engagement and nuclear energy.
Key nuclear projects include:

(2016-2018) Steering/Advisory Committee – Siting Small Modular Nuclear Reactors – multidisciplinary project funded by Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation aimed at developing expertise in engineering, geological, regulatory and economic factors of building a small modular nuclear reactor in a place that has not previously used nuclear power, using Saskatchewan as a case study.
(2015) Co-Researcher. “SSHRC Small Nuclear Innovation Policy Partnership.” with partners of the Canadian Nuclear Association and Cameco Corporation to develop scholarly understanding of the challenges facing deployment of small nuclear reactors, identifying and assessing best practices for governance, regulation and commercialization.

She is a member of Canadian Nuclear Society’s Generation IV and Small Reactor Division – Regulatory frameworks, ownership models and business cases for SMRs working on “Accelerating Licensing of Advanced Nuclear through International Coordination – Exploring Potential Pathways” project.

Workshop Co-Chair – Dr. Todd Allen is currently a Professor and Expert on nuclear engineering, material science and energy at the University of Wisconsin and a Senior Fellow at Third Way, a DC base Think Tank, supporting their Clean Energy Portfolio.
He was the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the Idaho National Laboratory from January 2013 through January 2016.
Prior to INL he was a Professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin, a position held from September 2003 through December 2012.
From March 2008 – December 2012, he was concurrently the Scientific Director of the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility at INL.
Prior to joining the University of Wisconsin, he was a Nuclear Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory-West in Idaho Falls. His Doctoral Degree is in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan (1997) and his Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering is from Northwestern University (1984). Prior to graduate work, he was an officer in the United States Navy Nuclear Power Program.

https://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/about-us/faculty/margot-hurlbert.php#RecentGrantsAwards
Workshop Content:
Discussions are well underway surrounding the appropriateness of Canada’s current regulatory framework and regulatory program and changes that might be required due to differences relating to Generation IV and SMR technology.
Licensing uncertainties exist including: whether a gap analysis must be performed for foreign codes/standards and Canadian, if special licensing will be needed for a demonstration reactor, and what a ‘phased in’ or step wise approach might look like in relation to licensing approvals. Outstanding legal issues include:

Transportation and waste storage in relation to sealed cores or modules;
Liability issues, safety and emergency response requirements;
Human, machine interfaces, and site security.

Perhaps one of the biggest looming regulatory challenges is the degree of stakeholder support from nearby communities, aboriginal groups and other stakeholders. Consultations will be required and there is uncertainty how this will coincide with regulatory approval.
This workshop will focus on adequately identifying uncertainties, building strategies and opportunities to reduce uncertainty, how uncertainty interfaces with public acceptance and approval and how this can all occur while protecting the environment, maintaining safety, and building on public engagement.
This workshop will engage participants in break-out discussion groups with understanding the regulatory approval issues, the identification of uncertainties, and the public engagement process providing examples of novel communications, engagement mechanisms, and public interface models.
References: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – DIS-16-04 Small Modular Reactors: Regulatory Strategy, Approaches and Challenges Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – What we Heard Report – DIS-16-04 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Perspectives on Canada’s SMR Opportunity, Summary Report

Stay In Touch – Our Committees

Sponsorship Questions and Information
Ben Rouben roubenb@alum.mit.edu

CNS Office Administrator
Bob O’SullivanTel: (1) 416-977-7620Email: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

PLENARY PROGRAM CHAIR:Wilson Lam, CNS Division Chair – Gen IV and Small Reactor Technology
Senior Advisor, Nuclear Technology, Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development & Mines

TECHNICAL PROGRAM CHAIR:
Dr. Metin Yetisir,Section Head, Advanced Reactor Technologies,Systems and Safety Analysis Branch,Canadian Nuclear Laboratories,Adjunct Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University

CONFERENCE VENUE & SPONSORSHIP CHAIR, AND CONFERENCE ADVISOR:Dr. Benjamin Rouben CNS Executive Director, CNS President 1997-98

CONFERENCE LOGISTICS CHAIRStavros Corbett R&D Scientist Fuel Performance and EvaluationFuel Development Branch Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)

CONFERENCE COMMUNICATION:Philip Kompass, Corporate Communications, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

CONFERENCE WEBMASTER:Elmir Lekovic, CNS Webmaster

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:Bob O’Sullivan, CNS

Ottawa Branch Event - John C. Fraser
2018-11-07 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Chernobyl Two Day Tour John C. Fraser
Date: Wednesday 7th November 2018 Location: Montgomery Legion, Lower Hall 330 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A6 (between McLaren & Somerset W.)Time: 6:00 pm Mix & Mingle, Cash Bar 6:30 pm Hot Buffet Dinner (Roast Beef au jus, Veg. Pasta, Sides, Salad, Dessert, Coffee) 7:30 pm Talk starts
Cost: No charge for CNS members $20 for non-members
On Wednesday 7th November, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a dinner and presentation event. Mr. John Fraser (biography attached) will provide a presentation on his recent visit and tour at the Chernobyl site in Ukraine.
Ukraine is rich in tradition and history, yet in many ways it is also quite a modern country. The Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident occurred in 1986, in the northern part of the country. The accident contaminated a large area, resulting in the creation of an “exclusion zone” that extends into Belarus. John will share his pictures and insights from the visit, which include a summary of the accident as well as an update on the new Cover confinement structure that that been installed over the damaged reactor. There are also a number of interesting sites in the exclusion zone that illustrate the present conditions in the area and the radiological conditions of the sites. In total, the locations visited during the two days provided an interesting retrospective of the accident itself. He also visited the “Duga” Site of a huge abandoned antenna installation that is still not publicly understood.
Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, enjoy a hot meal and what will undoubtedly be an interesting presentation.
Seating is limited – Please RSVP by Monday Nov. 5. To RSVP and for more information on this event please contact Ken Kirkhope ( ken.kirkhope@canada.ca ).
______________________________________________________________________
John C. Fraser
With over forty years of nuclear power related experience, the industry still holds an interest for me.
My nuclear career included the positions of Shift Supervisor at Douglas Point and the Bruce Site. I was also a turbine and reactor maintenance project engineer. The latter involved the replacement of the “lid” on the Douglas Point reactor. At Bruce B I was the Business Administrator and then Comptroller. I kept an active interest in plant maintenance and operations and maintained my Green Badge Qualification.
In 1995 I joined the CNSC as an Examination and Certification officer, developing written and simulator examinations for the certification of nuclear plant operating staff. Special projects included participating in the oversight of the Pickering ISTB project and certification of staff for refurbishing Bruce Units 1 and 2.
Since retiring in 2010, I have tried to keep in touch with the Nuclear Power Program, which led to the decision to travel to Ukraine and visit the Chernobyl Site. My “exposure” literally and figuratively, to reactor repairs and refurbishment as well as the Safety Culture in current reactor operation, has given me a personal appreciation of the Chernobyl reactor accident and the continuing mitigation efforts.

The Stable Salt Reactor, a new reactor to suit all markets
2018-11-13 00:00
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CNS/UNB Fredericton Lecture - The Moltex Stable Salt Reactor
2018-12-04 00:00

Branch Meeting
2018-12-13 00:00

Ottawa Branch Special Dinner Event - Ian Grant - Launch of UAE Nuclear Energy Programme
2018-12-13 00:00
CNS Ottawa Branch Meeting
Launch of the Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme in the United Arab Emirates
Ian Grant, P.Eng. (Ian Grant Consulting)
Date: Thursday 13th December 2018 Location: Montgomery Legion, Upper Hall 330 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A6 (between McLaren & Somerset W.) Time: 6:00 pm Mix & Mingle, Cash Bar 6:30 pm Hot Buffet Dinner (Roast Beef au jus, Grilled Salmon, Sides, Dessert, Coffee/Tea) 7:30 pm Talk starts
Cost: $15 for CNS members and their guest $25 for non-members *
On Thursday 13th December, the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is pleased to host a dinner and presentation event. Mr. Ian Grant (biography attached) will provide a presentation on his nine years’ experience working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an outline of the launch of the peaceful nuclear energy programme in the UAE, the establishment of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) as the independent regulatory body for safety, security and safeguards, along with development of the necessary legal and regulatory framework, and FANR’s oversight of the construction and commissioning of the 4 x 1400 MWe nuclear power plant located at Barakah on the Arabian Gulf coast. Join us at this fine venue, greet new colleagues and former colleagues you have not seen for some time, enjoy a delicious hot meal and what will undoubtedly be an interesting presentation and discussion. Seating is limited – Please RSVP by Friday Dec. 7. To RSVP and for more information on this event please contact Ken Kirkhope ( ken.kirkhope@canada.ca ).
* To become a CNS Member or to renew your membership – see https://www.cns-snc.ca/cns/membership/
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Ian Grant—Bio
November 2018
Ian Grant is a consultant in nuclear safety and regulation.
He previously played a leading role in establishing the new nuclear regulatory body in the United Arab Emirates. He was Deputy Director General for Operations at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation from 2016 to 2018 and the Director of Nuclear Safety from 2009 to 2015, where he oversaw the construction and commissioning of the new 4-unit nuclear power plant at Barakah in the UAE.
Before joining FANR, Ian held various senior roles with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission with responsibility for safety assessment and licensing of operating nuclear power plants in Canada. He joined Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in 1980 after beginning his career with Babcock and Wilcox in the United Kingdom in 1975.
Ian has participated in several International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) peer review missions, was an invited contributor to the IAEA report on the Fukushima accident, participated in national delegations to four review meetings of the Convention on Nuclear Safety, and served on the IAEA Nuclear Safety Standards Committee and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency committees for nuclear safety and regulation.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow and a Master’s degree in Welding Technology from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. He is a licensed professional engineer in Ontario, Canada, and a Fellow of the UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Ottawa Screening Of Great Service : The story of the National Research Universal (NRU)
2019-01-23 00:00

Ottawa Screening "Of Great Service : The story of the National Research Universal (NRU)"
2019-01-23 00:00

Ottawa Screening of NRU Story
2019-01-23 00:00
Ottawa Screening
Of Great Service : The story of the National Research Universal (NRU)
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has added an Ottawa showing of the NRU documentary at the Mayfair Theatre at 7:00 pm on January 23, 2019. Tickets are free but you must register on the CNL website. (http://www.cnl.ca/en/home/about/community/NRU-Movie/default.aspx#&ig0=6). It is an hour long, and is a celebration of Canadian science and engineering achievement. I anticipate that anyone connected to science in Canada, or just interested in great Canadian history, will find it enjoyable and worthwhile. It will also be a good chance to connect with colleagues. Please pass this along to anyone who may be interested. I hope to see you there!

The 9th International Symposium on Supercritical-Water-Cooled Reactors (ISSCWR-9)
2019-03-10 00:00 - 2019-03-14 00:00
About ISSCWR-9

Super-Critical Water-cooled Reactor (SCWR) is one of six advanced nuclear reactor systems selected by GIF for joint R&D. Key technology areas in materials, chemistry, thermal-hydraulics, safety, neutronics and fuel development are being investigated by GIF participants and several IAEA member states. The International Symposium on SCWRs is aimed at providing a forum for discussion of advancements and issues, sharing information and technology transfer, and establishing future collaborations on research and developments for SCWRs between international research organizations. CNS is hosting the 9th International Symposium on SCWRs (ISSCWR-9) in cooperation with the Generation-IV International Forum and the International Atomic Energy Agency. ISSCWR-9 is of interest to those involved in SCWR core design, fuel design, materials, chemistry, corrosion, thermal-hydraulics, safety analyses and co-generation. The official language of the Symposium is English.

Technical Visit
A Technical Visit of Canada’s Particle Accelerator Centre (TRIUMF) has been arranged on 2019 March 14. The Centre has provided support in materials and chemistry R&D. Further information on TRIUMF are available through their website http://www.triumf.ca.

Authors
Abstracts (<150 words) and full papers must be submitted via the submission link https://www.softconf.com/h/ISSCWR9/. 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 flash drive to be distributed at the symposium. The required format of submission is electronic (Word).
Abstract Template
Paper Template
Selective papers will be invited to submit a full manuscript for publication in a special issue of the Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science on SCWR technology.

Submission Schedule
(Extended) Abstract submission …………..Aug. 17, 2018 Acceptance/author notification ……………..Aug. 31, 2018 Draft paper submission ………………………..Oct. 29, 2018 Comments on draft paper to authors ……..Dec. 08, 2018 Final paper submission ………………………..Jan. 12, 2019

Program
Preliminary Program for ISSCWR-9.

General Queries
Lori Walters, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories e-mail: lori.walters@cnl.ca Tel: ++1 613‐584‐3311 ext. 46057

Registration and Fees
Click here to regiser for the conference.
Symposium Fees
Earlybird Registration Fees (deadline 2019 Jan. 31):
CNS member …………………………………………… CDN$750 Non-CNS member ……………………………………..CDN$850 Full-Time Student ………………………………………CDN$500
Regular Registration Fees (after 2019 Jan. 31):
CNS member …………………………………………… CDN$850 Non-CNS member ……………………………………. CDN$950 Full-Time Student …………………………………….. CDN$600

Accommodation
A special room rate of CDN$209 is available at Vancouver Marriott Hotel by 2019 Feb. 01.
Link for online reservation of guestrooms at the Vancouver Marriott is avaialble below:

https://book.passkey.com/e/49666488

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CNS CANDU REACTOR TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY COURSE
2019-03-25 00:00 - 2019-03-27 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Course Overview
This CNS course will present an extensive overview of the important disciplines in CANDU reactor technology and safety. The course provides an introduction to the basic design, technology, and operation of nuclear reactors. It will also present the major systems in a nuclear plant, as well as the important CANDU reactor safety principles and systems. How to prepare and execute safety analysis to meet licensing demands will also be discussed.
The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.
Some of the topics to be covered in the course

CANDU Design
Reactor Physics
Thermalhydraulics
Reactor Operation
Balance of Plant
Human Factors
Safety Analysis
Spent Fuel Management
Safety Limits
Experiments to Support Safety Criteria
Severe Accident Management

Objectives of the course

To provide an introduction to CANDU technology and reactor safety
To present safety-analysis principles
To provide an overview of the major CANDU systems
To foster nuclear safety culture
To network with colleagues in the industry

Registration
The registration fees are shown below, and include HST (HST # 870488889RT)

CNS Member: $995.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1070.00

Full-time student CNS member or CNS retiree member: $440.00

Click here to register online.

Accommodations

A very special room rate per night of $179 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, but to receive this special rate you must book by 2019 March 4; click here to book early to avoid disappointment! Or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking.

NB Power and its vision for Small Modular Reactors
2019-05-14 00:00

1st International Conference of Materials, Chemistry and Fitness-For-Service Solutions for Nuclear Systems
2019-05-15 00:00 - 2019-05-17 00:00
Click Here for the MCFD-2019 Image Gallery

Visit the CNS Materials, Chemistry & Fitness-for-Service Division
https://www.cns-snc.ca/about-cns/divisions/mcfd/
Conference
Date: May 15 – 17, 2019 | Conference Venue: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre 8500 Warden Avenue Markham, Ontario L6G 1A5 Canada Contact: Chantel Megaffin | Phone: 416.915.3020 x 118 | Email: chantel@redstoneagency.ca
Objective
The focus for the MCFD-2019 Conference is on the approaches used to demonstrate the continued Fitness-for-Service (FFS) of components in Nuclear Power Plants. Ever increasing demands for FFS demonstrations often require innovative and multidisciplinary solutions that involve elements of engineering from: materials, chemistry, stress analysis, thermal-hydraulic analysis, probabilistic assessment methods, examination and inspection approaches, and operational strategies. This is the case for most major nuclear plant systems and components, regardless of reactor type.
Objectives of this conference are:

to provide a forum for exchanging views, ideas, and information relating to innovative FFS demonstrations, and
to share technical engineering in support of life extension and refurbishment of nuclear plant major components.

The conference will be of interest to representatives from various sectors of the Nuclear Industry including: material and equipment vendors, technical and engineering service providers, utility technical staff, regulators, designers, researchers, students, and academia.
Click here for the Conference Poster.
Call for Papers
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2019Author Notification of Acceptance: Begining March 15, 2019Full Presentations Due: April 30, 2019Conference: May 15-17 2019
Please click here for technical topics and abstract submission guidelines.
Click here to submit your abstract.
Registration
Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2019)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

Registration
Received after March 30, 2019

CNS Member
$975

Non CNS Member
$1,075

CNS Retiree Member
$360

Full-Time Student (CNS Member*)
$310

Conference Cocktail/Banquet
$130

* Are you a student but not a CNS member? Sign up now for FREE to be eligible for our Full-Time Student pricing! Enrollment at a Canadian Institution is required to be eligible.
The CANDU Chemistry Course is complimentary with a full conference registration. If you would like to purchase a ticket to attend ONLY the chemistry course, it is available upon request for $200. Please email chantel@redstoneagency.ca for more information.
Agenda

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

5:00pm
Registration Opens

6:00pm -7:30pm
Reception

7:00pm – 9:00pm
Course: CANDU & Powerplant Chemistry—Brief Overview

Thursday, May 16, 2019

7:30am – 8:30am
Registration & Breakfast

8:30am – 10:00am
Opening/Keynote

10:00am – 10:15am
Break

10:15am – 12:15pm
Fuel Channels

12:15pm – 1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm – 1:40pm
Fuel Channels

1:40pm – 3:20pm
Probabilistic Methods and Simulations

3:20pm – 3:35pm
Break

3:35pm – 5:15pm
Balance-of-Plant

6:00pm – 10:00pm
Banquet Dinner

Friday, May 17, 2019

8:00am
Breakfast

8:30am – 10:10am
OPEX, FFS Methodology, Materials Factors and Others

10:10am – 10:25am
Break

10:25am – 11:25am
OPEX, FFS Methodology, Materials Factors and Others

11:25am – 12:05pm
Steam Generators

12:05pm – 12:50pm
Lunch

12:50pm – 2:10pm
Steam Generators

2:10pm – 2:20pm
Closing

Click here for a full listing of presentation titles and abstracts.
We are honoured to have opening remarks and keynotes presented by:

Mark Knutson
Senior Vice President Nuclear Engineering and Chief Nuclear EngineerOntario Power Generation (OPG)

Gary Newman
Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President EngineeringBruce Power L.P.

The keynotes will offer a utility perspective on Fitness for Service to open the technical sessions that start Thursday and continue on Friday.

Case studies on responses to FFS issues of heat exchangers, piping, and calandria systems
General sessions including papers on FFS methodologies and materials factors
Sessions on CANDU fuel channel issues, in particular dimension changes and hydride cracking concerns
Presentations exploring several topics affecting steam generator FFS
A session looking at CANDU feeder pipes, and especially assessment of dissimilar metal welds
Presentations on computer and probabilistic models, and regulatory issues surrounding probabilistic assessments.

Course: CANDU & Powerplant Chemistry—Brief Overview*
We’re pleased to announce that we will offer a CANDU & Powerplant Chemistry course on the evening of 15 May to start the conference.
Many systems in CANDU nuclear plants are common to other thermal power station designs—steam turbines and related steam and water systems, electrical systems and supplies—but the CANDU design also incorporates unique features: pressure tubes, feeder pipes, moderator, endshield, and annulus gas systems. Twenty-three (23) of these systems have their chemistries monitored as part of either corrosion control and/or reactor control.
Taking a distinctly historical perspective, and sprinkled with interesting anecdotes, the course will concentrate on those systems that have their chemistries controlled to minimise corrosion and extend component life; specifically, those systems that have caused significant expenditure, primarily as a result of corrosion. Along with the actual water chemistry in these systems, you’ll come to understand how chemistry is affected by and, conversely, affects the materials of construction.
A hint at the flavour of the course material:
The boilers, or steam generators, are the dustbin/garbage can of the pressurised water reactor. Not surprisingly, then, these components have resulted in the greatest expenditures to fix and prevent further degradation.
In addition to being the garbage can of the reactor, steam is generated to spin the turbine and generate electricity. This simple act of boiling water causes concentration of impurities which can result in a corrosive environment for tubing. Should the boilers have accumulated deposits there will be amplification of the corrosive environment. What might be surprising is that the degradation is not limited to occurring whilst the boilers are hot!
The course should be of considerable interest to all, from novice engineer to chemistry expert. Come ready to be engaged, informed, and entertained!
* This course is complimentary with a full conference registration. If you would like to purchase a ticket to attend ONLY the chemistry course, it is available upon request for $200. Please email chantel@redstoneagency.ca for more information.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of MCFD-2019 is an opportunity to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the nuclear industry and to the goals and objectives of this conference – the engineering, science and technology behind major components of nuclear power plants, and their contribution to operating excellence and long-term life extension.
Sponsorship provides the benefit of increased corporate visibility and recognition among conference participants, and profiles your company as a leader within the industry. There are a wide range of sponsorship items and levels of support available. Click here for more details.
MCFD-2019 Trade Show
Businesses that provide engineering, refurbishment, retrofit and maintenance services to the nuclear industry are encouraged to purchase an exhibit booth space to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase their company’s services to participants. There will be many business development opportunities throughout the conference for networking.
The MCFD-2019 Trade Show involves booth spaces in the Markham Ballroom Foyer. Click here for the Trade Show Information package.
Trade Show Booth Package
Each Trade Show booth space includes:

One draped booth in blue (with 8 ft-high back drape and 3 ft-high side rails)
One 6-ft draped table in blue
Two side chairs and waste basket
Two full conference registrations
Conference Attendee registration list
Exhibitor Recognition

Cost
$ 2500 for single booth space (plus HST, if applicable) $ 4500 for double booth space (plus HST, if applicable)

ContactMoe FadaeeSponsorships and Exhibits ChairEmail: moe.fadaee@cns-snc.ca
Our Sponsors:

Exhibitors:

Accommodations

Location: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre
8500 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1A5
Committee

Mohammadreza Baghbanan, OPGConference General Chair Material, Chemistry and Fitness-for-service Division Chair

Peter King, Principal, PJKing Consulting Inc.Conference Technical Program Chair

Daniel Gammage, Manager, Kinectrics Conference Treasurer and Advisor

Moe Fadaee, Analyst, KinectricsConference Sponsorship and Exhibits Chair

Chantel MegaffinCommunications Officer

Orly WolynetzCommunications Officer
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Nuclear 101
2019-05-22 00:00 - 2019-05-23 00:00
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2019 MAY 22 – 23ToRONTO, OntarioFairFIELD INN & Suites Toronto Airport
Conference Background
Click here for the course flyer
Click here for the course agenda
The two-day Nuclear-101 course is specifically designed for individuals (including students) within the nuclear community (with or without a technical background) who find themselves interacting with the public. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear and energy fundamentals, along with the tools to explain to others in simple, factual terms how the technology works, some of the interesting twists and turns of its exciting history, and the important contribution nuclear science and technology makes to our society.
The course will be taught by some of Canada’s leading nuclear educators and communicators. It will consist of three modules, and will include demonstrations, Q&A, and a discussion of each module’s relevance to public outreach:

Energy and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Facts, Myths, and Historical Review of the Nuclear Industry
Health Risks of Radiation

Who should register:

Anyone in the nuclear community who regularly speaks to the public (or is interested in speaking to the public) and would like to be able to explain nuclear technology in simple, factual terms.
Anyone who has ever been asked “difficult” questions about the past, present, and future of the industry – and wishes he/she knew the answer.
Anyone who would like to broaden his/her knowledge about Canadian nuclear science and technology: its history, current status and future potential.

How to register
Click here to register online.
The cost of the 2-day course is $495 (HST included), and will cover all materials. Full-time university students may register at a discounted rate of $300 (HST included). Register early to avoid disappointment. Course registration deadline: 2019 May 10.
Venue and Accommodations:

The course will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Toronto Airport, 3299 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1A3. Guestrooms within the CNS block may be reserved via a dedicated guestroom-reservation webpage, which you can also access via the course website. Also, you may call the hotel at 905-673- 9800 and request the rate for the Canadian Nuclear Society course. The last day to book using the special rate in the CNS block is 2019 April 30. The Fairfield Inn and Suites has a shuttle service to Toronto Airport; the shuttle runs 24 hours with pick-up at each terminal every 30 minutes.

39th Annual Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society and 43rd Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference
2019-06-23 00:00 - 2019-06-26 00:00
Objective: To be successful, any project, initiative or on-going operation must deliver what the Community expects with respect to environmental impact, public consultation, economics and reliability. The 39th Annual CNS Conference & 43rd Annual CNS/CNA Student Conference will explore these expectations and will show Nuclear Energy’s Value – aligned with community expectations. The structure of the conference will be similar to past CNS Annual Conferences with a 3-day core program based on a strong Plenary and parallel Technical sessions.
To view our 2018 photos please click here
Venue & Accommodations
Click here to reserve your room at Westin Ottawa Hotel.
Book your group rate for the CNS 2019 Room Block!
Click here to reserve your room at Westin Ottawa Hotel.

Rooms

Single Rate

Double Rate

Traditional Queen

$249

$249

Deluxe Queen

$304

$304

Suites

$379 (and up)

$379 (and up)

Additional Person

$40

$40

To reserve your stay, please contact the Westin Ottawa directly at 613-560-7000 or toll-free at 1-888-627-8528. (Please request the CNS 2019 Conference room block to facilitate your booking.)
CUT-OFF DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 5PM EST
Sponsors
Please click here for the Sponsorship Package
Registration
Registration Fees for CNS Annual Conference 2019Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2019)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).
Register Now

Registering As:

Earlybird (By May 9)

Regular (May 10 – June 19)

Last Minute (After June 19)

CNS Member♦

$890

$1,000

$1,150

Non CNS Member♦

$1,010

$1,130

$1,270

CNS Retiree Member♦

$280

$340

$400

CNS Student Member♦

$280

$340

$400

CNS Member Monday Only♦

$500

$550

$550

Non CNS Member Monday Only♦

$550

$600

$600

CNS Member Tuesday Only♦

$550

$600

$600

Non CNS Member Tuesday Only♦

$600

$660

$660

CNS Member Wednesday Only♦

$500

$550

$550

Non CNS Member Wednesday Only♦

$550

$600

$600

CNS Student One-Day only♦

$200

$200

$200

CNS Exhibitor (2 allowed per booth)♦

$0

$0

$0

Additional Booth Attendant Beyond Number Allowed Above (Registration covers ticket for all conference events but does not cover attendance at conference sessions)♦

$560

$560

$560

Guest Accompanying a Registered Attendee (includes Ticket for Conference Continental Breakfasts, Sunday Reception & Monday Student Poster Session & Wine-&-Cheese)

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Monday Luncheon & Special Guest Talk

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Tuesday Honours & Awards Luncheon

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Wednesday Conference Luncheon

$50

$60

$70

Guest Ticket for Tuesday Conference Banquet & Entertainment

$90

$90

$100

Additional Proceedings

$110

$110

$125

♦ Includes all CNS Sessions, one copy of Proceedings, Reception, Conference meals (including Banquet & Student-Poster Wine-&-Cheese Reception).
For Authors
Click here to access the Call for Papers
Click here to access the abstract templateClick here to access the paper template
Please submit your CNS-2019 Abstract and/or Full Paper via the following link: http://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2019Technical/
For Students
Click here to access the Student Call for Papers
Student Conference Registration:

IMPORTANT: You MUST be a CNS member to complete the registration, and this process can take several business days to complete. CNS membership is complimentary for full-time students enrolled in Canadian institutions. Become a CNS member, or renew your yearly membership by following the instructions given here : https://www.cns-snc.ca/cns/membership/
Registration in the conference is mandatory, but the registration fee is not covered by the CNS.
The longer you wait, the more expensive the registration fee becomes!
Here is a breakdown of the regular and student registration fees:

By May 9
May 10 – June 19
After June 19

CNS Member – Non Student
$890
$1,000
$1,150

CNS Member – Full Time Student
$280
$340
$400

Register Now
General requirements:

A short paper (maximum 5 pages) submitted no later than March 31, 2019
A poster displaying your work:

Maximum dimensions of 1m x 1m
To be presented during the Student Poster Session

Successful conference registration

Paper Submission:

Please click here for the student paper template
Submit your student paper via the following link: https://www.softconf.com/h/CNS2019Students/
Be aware that there is a separate submission site for the technical program.
Please log in and create a profile for yourself as soon as you are sure you will attend the conference. Your paper does not need to be finished yet! Once created, you can go in later and upload your paper or change any of the previously entered information (including the title). This is helpful for us to know as early as possible how many of you will attend so we have time to plan accordingly.

Travel and accommodation subsidies:

More information on accommodations to follow.
Students will receive a subsidy to help cover the cost of the conference based on the university that the student travels from.

Contact Information:
Student Conference Chair: Jacy Conrad (cnsstudentconference@cns-snc.ca)

14th International Conference on CANDU Fuel
2019-07-21 00:00 - 2019-07-24 00:00
The FULL PROGRAM is now available
updated July 14, 2019
Call For Papers
Following the highly successful 13th conference held at Kingston in 2016, the 14th International Conference on CANDU Fuel will once again bring together international experts of the nuclear fuel industry involved in design, R&D, fabrication, operation, fuel modelling, safety analysis and regulation. Under the theme of Powering a Greener Future with Advanced Fuel Cycles, papers are solicited for the following categories:

International Experiences for CANDU Fuel: Summary of national programs for CANDU fuel development, and of CANDU fuel operations and related issues
Fuel Performance and Operational Experiences: Fuel behaviour under normal operating conditions, failed fuel detection and location, fuel inspections, station experiences, PIE studies/techniques/facilities.
Fuel Safety: Licensing issues, fuel safety criteria, accident analysis, fuel behaviour at high temperature, fission-gas release, experiments and simulations.
Fuel Design & Development: Modifications to fuel designs, quality assurance in fuel design and development, MOX, DUPIC, slightly enriched uranium (SEU), recovered uranium (RU), thoria-based fuels, SCWR fuel, economical and societal implications of fuel cycles.
Fuel Code Development: Predictive capability for thermal, mechanical, irradiation and fission-gas release behaviour under NOC, DBA, and design extension conditions.
Fuel Fabrication: Fuel manufacturing experiences, advances in manufacturing & inspection technologies, quality assurances, fuel manufacturing issues and improvements.
Fuel Management: Fuel management schemes, load following, fuel physics analysis, specific operational problems.
Fuel Bundle Thermalhydraulics: Reactor aging issues, CHF and CCP assessment and enhancement, fuel thermalhydraulics simulation and testing.
Spent Fuel Management: Fuel handling technology, spent fuel storage, in-storage fuel behaviour.
Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Fuel: Advances in SMR fuel, fuel fabrication issues, quality assurances, material handling, predictive methods, experiments.
Accident Tolerant Fuel: Design options, benefits and challenges, R&D on material selection for pellet or sheath/cladding, experimental and analytical studies.
Light Water Reactor (LWR) Fuel: Advances in LWR fuel design and operation. New LWR fuel licensing and regulatory requirements. Lessons learned applicable to CANDU fuel.

Important Dates
The following are important deadlines for paper submission. Late submissions may not be accepted.

2019 February 1
2019 February 15
2019 April 30
2019 May 31

On-line submission of Abstracts
Notification of the Acceptance of Abstracts
On-line Submission of final version of papers
Notification of acceptance of full papers

Submissions
Abstract
The abstract is to be no more than 100 words. You can submit your abstract here.
Full Paper
The required full paper is to be submitted in Microsoft Word, and shall be using this provided template. Final papers should be submitted directly here using the pass code that each author received previously upon submission of the abstract.

Program
Please see Full Conference Program – updated July 14, 2019 (Click Here)
Registration
Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2019)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

Registering:
On or before June 15
After June 15

CNS Member
$1000
$1100

Non CNS Member
$1200
$1300

CNS Retiree Member
$450
$575

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)
$450
$575

To register online click here
NEW: Your registration includes one ticket to the Conference Banquet at the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament (VIP Queen Royal package) located at 10 Dufferin St, Toronto. Buses will transfer delegates to the dinner and show from the Conference Hotel. If you would like to join us for the Conference dinner and show or if you need additional ticket, please request it through the link above.
IAEA Sponsorship
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has limited funds at its disposal to help meet the costs of attendance at this conference by selected specialists from Member States eligible to receive technical assistance under the IAEA’s technical cooperation programme. Generally, not more than one grant will be awarded to any one country.
Organizations/Individuals should ensure that applications for grants are:

Submitted by 29 March 2019;
Accompanied by a duly completed and signed Grant Application Form giving detailed information on the scientific qualifications of the candidate and signed by the head of the applicant’s organization.

Applications which do not comply with the above conditions cannot be considered.

Venue
The conference will take place at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale. Located just off highway 401 in Mississauga, a short drive from the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Highlights:

Conveniently located for your visit to Greater Toronto Area
Close to major highway to Toronto, Niagara Falls, Wonderland and the Zoo
Family friendly all-day dining in Quest Restaurant
Indoor/outdoor pools and three-story water slide for kids
Only 20 minutes from Pearson International Airport

Several area attractions are:

The Living Arts Centre
Toronto Premium Outlets
Paramount Fine Foods Centre (formerly The Hershey Center)
Streetsville
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

Sponsorship
We would like to acknowledge and thank the organizations listed below which have made outstanding contributions to the success of the CNS 14th International Conference on CANDU Fuel and to the enjoyment of the attendees and their guests through their generous sponsorship.
SNC-Lavalin Nuclear
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Stern Laboratories Inc.
Kinectrics Inc.
Accommodation
Room rate in the CNS Block: $155/night + tax, single/double.This rate will be available until the earlier of:

the cutoff date of 2019 June 21, or
the date when the CNS block is full.

So we recommend early guestroom reservation to avoid disappointment.Reservations can be made by:

Phone: +1-905-821-1981, Please mention “CNS Conference”; or
Online: Click Here

Committee
Conference Chair:
Dr. Masoud ShamsManager, Fuel Engineering DepartmentSNC-Lavalin Nuclear1-905-823-9060 Ext 35177Masoud.Shams@snclavalin.com

4th Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration (NWMDER)
2019-09-08 00:00 - 2019-09-11 00:00
Objective
The 4thNuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration (NWMDER) Conference from September 8-11, 2019.The conference will be held at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration Conference builds upon those held in 2005, 2011and 2016, which were highly successful, with over 300 Canadian and international participants from many nuclear related organizations and universities at each conference. These conferences provided opportunities for sharing and exchanging ideas, views, information and experience among specialists, managers and a broad range of subject experts in the industry, government, community, and other key stakeholders. The past NWMDER conferences fostered collaborative dialogue to the overall benefit of the Canadian and International nuclear industries.
Preliminary Program
Click here for the Preliminary Program of Plenary Sessions & List of Technical Sessions.
And click here for the Detailed Preliminary Program of Technical Sessions, updated Sept. 3.
CALL FOR PAPERS
“Moving Forward Together Toward Sustainable Solutions”
Once again Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) is organizing the Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning, and Environmental Restoration (NWMDER) conference to provide a forum for discussion of the status and proposed future directions of technical, regulatory, environmental, social, and economic aspects of nuclear waste management, decommissioning, and environmental restoration for nuclearfacilities.
CNS intends to make this conference as successful as the past NWMDER conferences, held in 2005, 2011 and 2016, each with more than 300 Canadian and international participants.
Registration
Note: All fees in CAN$Note: To register as a CNS member, your membership must be in good standing for 2019)All prices include HST (#870488889 RT).

Registering:
On or before July 31
After July 31

CNS Member
$890
$990

Non CNS Member
$1000
$1100

CNS Retiree Member
$270
$340

Full-Time Student (CNS Member)
$260
$325

To register online click here
NUCLEAR-FOR-EVERYONE COURSE
A Nuclear-for-Everyone Course has been organized in conjunction with the Conference. The course is complimentary. It will be held Sunday September 8, 2-5 pm. If interested, please make sure you register for the course to allow proper planning.

Accommodations
Conference Hotel is Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Click here to reserve your room online.
Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-853-8463 and mentioning the CNS Conference.
Cut-off date for guestroom reservations within the CNS block is 2019 August 9
Paper categories
Papers are solicited for the following categories:

Government Policies, Programs & Oversight: Includes new developments and updates on federal, provincial and international programs and policies, and regulatory and oversight matters. Can include contracting, permitting, compliance, privatization, new regulation, and standards development.
Stakeholder Engagement: Includes practical examples of approaches to community and stakeholder engagement, communications, including social media, and collaborative decision-making.

Indigenous Participation in the Nuclear Industry: Includes practical approaches to learning and working together between the nuclear industry and Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in the context of reconciliation. Includes fostering the exchange between Indigenous Knowledge and western science systems, exploring meaningful relationships and partnerships, and stewarding community well-being.

Uranium Mining & Milling Waste Management: Includes the regulatory interfaces, compliance verification and monitoring, and processing and disposal of waste (including waste rock, tailings and mill effluent, and site remediation).

Low Level, Intermediate Level & Mixed Waste Management: Includes generation through treatment, recycling, long term management and disposal, technology deployment, and effluent monitoring for all types of facilities from hospitals, research, power generating, radiochemical, and waste facilities.

Used Nuclear Fuel & High Level Waste Management: Includes treatment, recycling through interim storage, long term management and disposal. Also covers safety assessment, licensing, monitoring, sitting, and development of a deep geological repository.

Waste Characterization, Processing, Packaging& Waste Minimization: Includes waste characterization, waste processing, and packaging and minimization including strategies, technologies, and technical development.

Waste Transportation: Includes transport package development and regulatory considerations, transportation logistics and operations, and integrated planning and scheduling issues for large shipping campaigns, and stakeholder and public attitude research and engagement.

SMR Waste: Includes waste characteristics, recycling potential, transportation, decommissioning strategies, storage, and disposal of SMR waste.

Environmental Remediation: Includes remedial actions, inspection, characterization, sampling, compliance, aquifer and soil remediation and management of residual waste, technological or process improvements, closure, and legacy management/long-term stewardship.

Decommissioning Strategies & Projects: Includes site wide decommissioning strategies and financial funding models to regulatory aspects and planning. Can include waste characterization, waste storage, waste handling, clearance criteria, decontamination, dismantling and demolition, cost estimating, and international technology.

Other Potential Tracks: Safety & Safeguards, Information Management, Quality Assurance, Preservation of Knowledge, Succession Planning.

Author Information
Call for Papers
Abstract Formatting Instructions
Paper Formatting Instructions
SUBMIT the conference abstracts and papers Online here
Should you have any issues submitting, please contact Ben Rouben at roubenb@alum.mit.edu
Copyright of papers submitted to the conference remains with author and/or his/her organization. The CNS may freely reproduce the papers in print, electronic or other forms, and retains a royalty-free right to charge fees for such material as it sees fit.

Important Deadlines
The following are important deadlines for paper submission:(Late submissions may not be accepted)
Online submission of abstracts: Jan 31, 2019Notification of acceptance of abstracts: Mar 01, 2019Online submission of draft full papers: May 01, 2019Notification of acceptance of full draft: June 15, 2019Receipt of final full papers: July 06, 2019

Contact us

Conference Organizing Chair:Ms. Parva ALAVIEWM ConsultingTel: (905) 599 9534Parva.alavi@ewmconsulting.net

Technical Program Chair:Ms. Mihaela IONNWMOTel: (647) 259 2990mion@nwmo.ca

Conference Sponsorship ChairMs. Ruth BURANYKinectricsTel (Cell): (647) 328 2422Ruth.Burany@cns-snc.ca

Registration & General InformationMr. Bob O’SULLIVANCNSTel: (416) 977 7620cns_office@cns-snc.ca

AGENDA
Plenary Sessions
Monday, Plenary 1A: Panel Discussion – Community and Indigenous Engagement

Chair: Bob Watts (NWMO)
Bio

Cheryl Fort (Hornepayne)
Bio

Mitch Twolan (Huron-Kinloss)
Bio

Clayton Wetelainen (Aboriginal People of Wabigoon)
Bio

Diane Longboat (Council of Elders and Youth for NWMO)
Bio

Monday, Plenary 1B: Environmental Remediation

Chair: Caley Griener (CNL)
Bio

Nicholas Smith (IAEA)
Bio

Miles Smith (CNL)

Bio
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Bruce Halbert
(CanNorth Environmental Services)

Bio
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Sean Gamley (CNL)

Bio
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Monday Luncheon – Speaker

Mark Lesinski (CNL)
Bio

Tuesday, Plenary 2A: Waste Repository Siting in Canada

Chair: Jim Delaney (NRCan)
Bio

Lise Morton (OPG)

Bio
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Meggan Vickerd (CNL)

Bio
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Mahrez Ben Belfadhel (NWMO)

Bio
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Karine Glenn (CNSC)

Bio
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Paul McClelland (AECL)

Bio
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Tuesday, Plenary 2B: Updates on Current Canadian Decommissioning Projects

Chair: Meggan Vickerd (CNL)
Bio

Steve Plante (Hydro-Québec)

Bio
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Jessica King (OPG)

Bio
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Kristan Schruder (CNL)

Bio
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Caley Griener (CNL)

Bio
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Brian Wilcox (CNL Whiteshell)

Bio
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Tuesday Conference Banquet – Guest Speaker

Vincent Ialenti (Elliott School of International Affairs)
Bio

Plenary 3A: Panel Discussion – International Policy and Implementation for Decommissioning and Waste Management

Facilitator: Paul McClelland (AECL)
Bio

Mika Pohjonen (Posiva Solutions Oy, Finland)
Bio

Richard Poisson (ANDRA, France)
Bio

Samantha Chard (Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science)
Bio

Kristan Schruder (CNL)
Bio

Plenary 3B: Strategies in R & D for Decommissioning and Waste Management

Chair: Vasile Bostan (OPG)
Bio

Paul Dinner (COG)

Bio
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Ian Wigginton (Nuvia Consulting)

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Richard Reid (EPRI)

Bio
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Sriram Narasimhan (University of Waterloo)

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Technical Tours
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Chalk River will once again open its doors to registrants of the NWMDER. Given the size of this group, participants will not have the opportunity to select particular areas of interest; however, the day will include tours of facilities and projects related to CNL’s work in environmental remediation, facilities decommissioning, waste management and environmental research. Lunch will be provided courtesy of CNL. The bus will depart the conference hotel at 8:00 and return to the hotel approximately 16:30 PM (leaving CNL at 14:30 PM). Fee for this tour is $50 per person.Ensure you complete the required online security form at the following link: https://www.cnl.ca/en/home/about/visitor-registration.aspx * Please ensure you select the correct tour date/event from the dropdown menu.
Nordion
Nordion is inviting participants to visit their world-class Co-60 production facilities in Kanata, to gain an understanding of how this nuclear technology contributes to the health and well-being of people around the world through prevention and treatment of disease. The bus will depart the conference hotel at 8:45 and return to the hotel at approximately 11:30. Fee for this tour is $25 per person.To register for this tour contact Mahsa Khatibi mahsakhatibi1@gmail.com
NRC
Canada’s National Research Council is inviting participants to visit a few of their Ottawa laboratories. The tours will be taken of the Ionization Radiation Standards laboratories, which offer standards and calibrations for radionuclide measurement and dosimetry services in neutrons, radiation protection, medical dosimetry and radiation processing. As well as the NRC Kibble balance which was pivotal in the recent redefinition of the kilogram. The bus will depart the conference hotel at 13:00 and return to the hotel at approximately 16:00. 13:00 Depart Hotel13:30 Arrive NRC – Overview of NRC Metrology 14:00 Split into 3 groups – Tour of labs 30 minutes rotation including 5 minutes transit from lab to lab. Kibble Balance, Medical physics Laboratories, Compton Gamma Imager (possible Atomic Clocks and time dissemination labs) 15:30 Regroup and depart16:00 Arrive HotelFee for this tour is $25 per person.To register for this tour contact Mahsa Khatibi mahsakhatibi1@gmail.com
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Click here to access the Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities Package
For all information pertaining to Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities please contact:Ruth BuranySponsorships and Exhibits ChairEmail: ruth.burany@cns‐snc.ca
Our Sponsors
Host Sponsor:

MAJOR SPONSOR:
Sponsors:

Our Exhibitors:

Eleventh International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications
2019-09-22 00:00 - 2019-09-27 00:00
Visit the conference website for more info IFSA2019

The International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam
2019-09-29 00:00 - 2019-10-04 00:00
Conference URL: https://www.iapws2019.org/

CANDU FUEL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
2019-10-03 00:00 - 2019-10-04 00:00
Brochure
The course brochure is available here
Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the CANDU fuel design, performance and operation, and of how the fuel interacts with the interfacing systems. The course will be of great interest to the fuel designers, regulator, manufacturers, station operations, fuel-channel and fuel- handling-system designers, safety analysts, performance and inspection staff.

Course Outline

This course will provide an overview of the CANDU fuel design, modeling, performance and operation, with a special emphasis on the systems that interface with it. Fuel, more than any other reactor component, interfaces with many different systems. This course is designed to enlighten those involved in fuel design and performance of the interfaces; and vice versa. The course will describe the design of the bundle, the detailed nuclear physics of its operation, the thermal-hydraulic performance, the fuel handling, fuel and physics of the reactor, the discharge and storage of the fuel.

Registration

The registration fees are shown below, and include HST (HST # 870488889RT)

CNS Member: $750 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $850

Full-time student (CNS member) or CNS Retiree member: $300.

Register Online Now
CNS Office4th Floor, 700 University Ave. Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1X6Tel: 416-977-7620;Fax: 416-977-8131E-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

Contact Us
Course contacts (not for registration):
Paul Chan Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept.Royal Military College of CanadaTel: (613) 483-6095 Ext. 6145E-mail: paul.chan@rmc.ca
Erl KøhnConsultant, Fuel DesignAMEC-NSSTel: (416) 592-4603E-mail: erlkohn@acanac.net
Hotel Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn
500 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario, L1Z 1C9

Please make accommodation arrangements, if required, on-line via the dedicated link https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/group s/personalized/Y/YYZAJGI-CNS19- 20191002/index.jhtml, or else by telephone directly with the hotel at 1-905-686-9400 (use group code CNS19). A special group rate of $144 + tax per night is available on the nights of October 2 & 3 if booked before 2019 September 12. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment.

3rd CNS Student Job Fair
2019-10-10 00:00
https://cns-snc.ca/media/jobfair-2019

FSEP CNS International Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the Nuclear Industry
2019-10-27 00:00 - 2019-10-30 00:00

Nuclear 101 - postponed
2020-04-22 00:00 - 2020-04-23 00:00
Postponed Notice:
NUCLEAR 101 – postponed to the fall of 2020; date & venue to be confirmed. Please monitor this website for updates.
Everything you wanted to know about nuclear technology and were afraid they’d ask!
2020 April 22-23 Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel
Conference Background

The two-day Nuclear-101 course is specifically designed for individuals (including students) within the nuclear community (with or without a technical background) who find themselves interacting with the public. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear and energy fundamentals, along with the tools to explain to others in simple, factual terms how the technology works, some of the interesting twists and turns of its exciting history, and the important contribution nuclear science and technology makes to our society.
The course will be taught by some of Canada’s leading nuclear educators and communicators. It will consist of three modules, and will include demonstrations, Q&A, and a discussion of each module’s relevance to public outreach:

Energy and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Facts, Myths, and Historical Review of the Nuclear Industry
Health Risks of Radiation

Course Flyer
Who should register:

Anyone in the nuclear community who regularly speaks to the public (or is interested in speaking to the public) and would like to be able to explain nuclear technology in simple, factual terms.
Anyone who has ever been asked “difficult” questions about the past, present, and future of the industry – and wishes he/she knew the answer.
Anyone who would like to broaden his/her knowledge about Canadian nuclear science and technology: its history, current status and future potential.

How to register
This outreach course is being offered by the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS). Click here to register now.
The cost of the 2-day course is $495 (HST included), and will cover all materials. Full-time university students may register at a discounted rate of $300 (HST included). Register early to avoid disappointment. Course registration deadline: 2020 April 10.
Venue and Accommodations:
Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel, 6257 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
Book your group rate for Canadian Nuclear Society Conference
Telefon for guestroom reservations: 1-888-236-2427, refer to “CNS Event”

SEMINAR ON THE TRANSFER OF COMPETENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE GAINED THROUGH CSNI ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF THERMAL-HYDRAULICS - cancelled
2020-05-25 00:00 - 2020-05-29 00:00
SEMINAR ON THE TRANSFER OF COMPETENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE GAINED THROUGH CSNI ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF THERMAL-HYDRAULICS

To be held in SNC Lavalin Candu, SP1 building, 2251 Speakman Dr., Mississauga, ON, Canada L5K 1B1

CANCELLATION NOTICE:
THICKET2020 has been cancelled; a new date may be determined in June. Please monitor this website for updates.

The Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD-NEA) proposes to hold a seminar for transferring competence, knowledge and experience gained through CSNI activities in the field of thermal-hydraulics. The seminar organisation will build on the experience gained with the THICKET seminars conducted in the thermal-hydraulic area in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.
The seminar will be organised jointly by the Canadian Nuclear Society and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and supported by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The seminar programme is attached.
Objective of the Seminar
The objective of the seminar is transferring knowledge acquired through various CSNI activities to specialists unfamiliar with CSNI activities and to newcomers to the field. The knowledge, competence and experience acquired from activities carried out in the framework of CSNI during the last two decades, through activities such as State-of-the-Art Reports, Computer Code Validation Matrices, investigations on user effects, studies on uncertainty methods, International Standard Problem exercises, specialist workshops, etc. will be provided through lectures by internationally recognised CSNI experts. Managers and research planners would also benefit from attending the seminar. Relative to previous THICKET courses, the course content has been updated with recent activities [e.g., Best-estimate Methods Uncertainty and Sensitivity Evaluation (BEMUSE and PREMIUM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) including the Best Practice Guidelines and related benchmarks, the Safety Margin Assessment and Application (SM2A) and Spent Fuel Pool accident activity] as well as new developments from thermal-hydraulic OECD Projects.
Expected benefits:

Most achievements of the CSNI are documented in dispersed reports that may not provide a coherent overall picture of current technology. Moreover, some CSNI reports have not received a wide distribution.

The Seminar will provide good transfer of knowledge summarised in CSNI documents to a wide nuclear safety community.

It will provide good transfer of experience and know-how from recognised experts who have been associated with CSNI activities since a long time.
It will contribute to maintaining and increasing competencies, and to ensuring sustainable development of nuclear safety technology.

Accommodations & Venue
THICKET-2020 will be held in:
SNC Lavalin Candu, SP1 building2251 Speakman Dr., Mississauga, ONCanada L5K 1B1Phone: 905-823-9040

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga – Toronto Southwest, 3-star hotel, 2125 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 1A3, Phone: (905) 855-2000, web: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/mississauga/msgca/hoteldetail
Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga West, 3-star hotel, 2085 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 2T, Phone: (905) 823-8600, web: https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/hampton-inn-by-hilton-toronto-mississauga-west-XOKCNHX/index.html
Admiral Inn & Suites, 3-star hotel, 2161 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 1A3, Phone: (905) 403-9777, web: https://www.admiralinn.com/mississauga/

The location of the hotels in relation to the venue is shown in the map below. The farthest hotel (Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga West) is 1.3 km away, within 16 minutes walking distance. There is “Go Train” service between downtown Toronto and the three hotels given above. For details of these train services and to plan your trip to downtown Toronto, please visit https://www.gotransit.com/

Mid-May to late June is a great time to visit Canada! There are not a lot of tourists so prices are reasonable. Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario and it is Canada’s largest city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, and the free-standing CN Tower. Toronto is very cosmopolitan, and it offers a variety of attractions: music, dance, comedy, theatre, sports, galleries and museums. In May, the average maximum temperature is about 19°C and the minimum is 10°C.
Registration
The seminar is open to all qualified participants from research organizations, regulatory organizations, industry, and universities.

Click here to register online

Registration fee is CAN$2000 including 13% tax
Special discount may be offered depending on the number of participants from the same organization or in relation to participants from lower-income countries: please contact a member of the Organizing Committee before registering in these cases.
The registration fee will cover participation in the lectures, papers and presentations of lectures on CD-ROM, visit to the Darlington NPP, seminar dinner, lunches and coffee breaks. The participants will cover their own travel and living expenses.
Final deadline for registration: February 28, 2020.

Should the number of attendants become too large, a limit will be imposed (currently a maximum of 40 participants is envisaged). Therefore, it is strongly advised to register early: registration will be recorded in the order of arrival of the registration forms and is guaranteed only upon receipt of payment.

Click here to register online

Certificate:
A certificate of attendance will be distributed to the participants at the end of the seminar.
Language:The lectures will be given in English. No translation will be provided.
Seminar Program
Click here to view the conference program (PDF)
Organizing Committee
Nithy Nitheanandan (Chair) – CNSC thambiayah.nitheanandan@Canada.ca
F. D’Auria (Co-Chair) – UNIPI dauria@ing.unipi.it
Wei Shen (Co-Chair) - CNS Wei.Shen@CANDU.ORG
Luis Enrique Herranz Puebla – CIEMAT luisen.herranz@ciemat.es
Didier Jacquemain - IRSN didier.jacquemain@irsn.fr
Benjamin Rouben – CNS benjamin.rouben@sympatico.ca
Nils Sandberg -NEA Nils.SANDBERG@oecd-nea.org

Contact Us
Thambiayah Nitheanandan,
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, 280 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5S9,
Telephone: 613-947-0591, Email: Thambiayah.nitheanandan@canada.ca

13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Operation and Safety - cancelled
2020-08-23 00:00 - 2020-08-26 00:00
13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Operation and Safety (NUTHOS-13)
CANCELLATION NOTICE:
After discussions with various stakeholders, the 13TH INTERNATIONAL TOPICAL MEETING ON NUCLEAR REACTOR THERMAL-HYDRAULICS, OPERATION AND SAFETY (NUTHOS13) conference scheduled for Aug 23 – 26 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, BC has been cancelled. The CNS regrets having to make this decision; however, the risk to holding a successful conference was too great.
Further discussion with stakeholders will continue to look for opportunities for the CNS to host NUTHOS in the future.
Possible impact on COVID-19 other CNS events planned for 2020 are considered daily. Further updates will be made as the situation unfolds.

Host Sponsor

Canadian Nuclear Society

Conference Co-sponsors

American Nuclear Society

Chinese Nuclear Society

Korean Nuclear Society

Atomic Energy Society of Japan

Chung-Hwa Nuclear Society

Conference Objectives and Themes
This conference brings together persons from Asia, North America, South America and Europe who are engaged in the many areas of nuclear thermal hydraulics, as applied to existing and new nuclear power technologies. The NUTHOS series of conferences have traditionally been rotated every two years between Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan. It was decided to bring the 2020 conference to the Pacific Coast of North America for the first time and the Canadian Nuclear Society volunteered to host the conference.

The conference will be held in the beautiful city of Vancouver which has consistently been recognized as one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world.
The conference organization is structured as a multinational effort with significant support from the Asian countries/region as well as Canada and the United States of America.

Conference Themes
The conference covers all the current thermal-hydraulic areas in nuclear research and development, as well as plant operational safety, maintenance, diagnostics and monitoring. Attendees will be able to report on challenges impacting the nuclear industry and share lessons learned from reviews, drills, and major exercises. The topics include:
1. Fundamental Thermal-Hydraulics
1.1 Liquid Metal Thermal-Hydraulics
1.2 Two-Phase Flow
1.3 Boiling and Condensation Thermal-Hydraulics
1.4 Turbulence Modeling
1.5 Other Fundamental Issues
2. Computational Thermal-Hydraulics
2.1 Advances in Numerical Methods
2.2 Code Development and V&V
2.3 CFD Method and CFD Application to Nuclear Engineering
2.4 Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics Coupling Simulation
3. Experimental Thermal-Hydraulics
3.1 Fundamental Thermal-Hydraulics Phenomena
3.2 Advanced Measurement Techniques
3.3 Separate Effects Experiments
3.4 Integral Effect Experiments
4. Safety and Severe Accidents
4.1 Design Base Accidents
4.2 Severe Accidents Analysis, Mitigation and Management
4.3 In-Vessel Related Phenomena
4.4 Ex-Vessel Related Phenomena
4.5 Containment Thermal-Hydraulics and Source Term
4.6 Safety Culture
5. Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety of Advanced Reactors
5.1 Water Cooled Reactors
5.2 Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors
5.3 Gas Cooled Reactors
5.4 Molten Salt Reactors
5.5 Small Module Reactors
5.6 Reactors for Other Applications
5.7 Research Reactors
6. Plant Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Plant Transients Behavior and System Improvement
6.2 Operation, I&C and Inspection
6.3 Risk Informed and Performance Based Regulation
6.4 Big Data Application and Related Challenges
6.5 Plant Licensing Renewal and Life Extension
7. Plant Diagnostics and Monitoring
7.1 Plant Simulators, Analyzers and Operator Training
7.2 PRA Application to Design, Operation and Maintenance
7.3 Components Diagnostics and Maintenance
7.4 Fuel Management, Waste management and Radiation Protection on Site
7.5 Environmental Nuclear Safety
8. Special Sessions
To be developed
9. Panel Sessions and Key Note lectures
To be developed
The three-day conference program is organized around these themes, with plenary sessions, invited keynote lectures from leading researchers and practitioners in the field and up to six parallel technical streams in breakout rooms.

Conference Organizing Committee

Honorary Chairs Prof. Guanxing Li (CNS, China) Prof. Hee Cheon No (KAIST, Korea) Prof. Hisashi Ninokata (POLIMI, Italy & Japan)
General Chair Prof. David Novog (McMaster, Canada)
General Co-Chairs Prof. Bao-Wen Yang (XJTU, China) Prof. Xu Cheng (KIT, Germany) Prof. Fan Bill Cheung (Penn State U, USA)
International Steering Committee Chairs Prof. Yassin A. Hassan (TAMU, USA) Dr. Hideo Nakamura (JAEA, Japan) Prof. Kwang Hyun Bang (KMOU, Korea) Prof. Yican Wu (FDS, China)
Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) Redstone Agency Inc.Technical Program Committee Chair Prof. David Novog (McMaster, Canada)
Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs Prof. Xiaodong Sun (UMich, USA) Prof. Yanhua Yang (SPIC, China) Prof. Chul-Hwa Song (KAERI, Korea) Prof. Koji Okamoto (Univ. of Tokyo, Japan) Prof. Elia Merzari (Penn State U, USA)

Key Dates and Call for Papers Flyer
Submission of Abstracts and Papers
Abstracts
Short abstracts of papers (~ 200 words) including title, authors and affiliations. The abstracts will assist in planning the technical sessions.
Submit abstracts to https://www.softconf.com/k/nuthos-13
Due date: January 31, 2020

Click here to access the Abstarct Template

Papers
Draft papers 14 pages in length including figures, tables and references.
Submit papers to https://www.softconf.com/k/nuthos-13
Draft papers due: March 30, 2020
Final papers due: June 15, 2020

Click here to access the Paper Template

NOTE: Presenters requiring a Canadian Visa should submit papers prior to March 30, 2020 in order to ensure adequate timing to get both the paper accepted AND to allow for the presenters to initiate the Visa process

Early Registration deadline: TBD

Click here for the Call for Papers flyer

SAIMIN-2020: 1st Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and other Innovative Technologies in Nuclear Industry
2020-10-06 00:00 - 2020-10-07 00:00
Register Online
Click here to register.

CNS SHORT COURSE ON CANDU REACTOR TECHNOLOGY (ON-LINE)
2020-11-13 00:00
Warning!!! The registration will be CLOSED at 4pm EST on November 6
Organized by:
The Nuclear Science & Engineering Division
Brochure
The course brochure is available here.
Course Overview
The CNS CANDU Technology and Safety Course, held for the last many years in March, has had to be cancelled/postponed to 2021 March on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to provide a partial replacement for the full course, a shorter, on-line course is being offered on 2020 November 13.
This on-line offering will present a small number of presentations on the technology of CANDU reactors, on:

the basic reactor design
CANDU thermalhydraulics
plant refurbishment and reactor start-up tests, and
balance-of-plant systems.

The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.
This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.
Course Agenda

08:15 Opening remarks, introductions, details on course schedule, breaks between sessions, continuing-education units, and on-line-platform rules and protocol.
08:30-10:00 “CANDU Design Overview”, by Ben Rouben, 12 & 1 Consulting
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-11:50 “Balance of Plant”, by John Froats, Ontario Tech University
11:50-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30-14:00 “Refurbishment of Darlington Unit 2 + Reactor Start-Up Tests”, by Constantin Banica, Ontario Power Generation
14:00-14:20 Break
14:20-15:50 “Thermalhydraulics Principles”, by David Novog, McMaster University
15:50 Closing remarks, Survey

Registration
The registration fees are shown below, and include HST (HST # 870488889RT)

CNS Member: $150.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $200.00

CNS Full-Time Student Member or CNS Retiree Member: $75.00

G4SR-2 Virtual Summit
2020-11-18 00:00 - 2020-11-19 00:00
Accommodations
Book your group rate for CANADIAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY
